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8 Steps To Safe And Happy Car Travel

  • 1. Know your route. Get a map from the rental counter and directions on the best route from the car rental representative. Take a few minutes to really look at your map -- this is especially important if it’s going to be dark while you’re driving. Think about where you might stop if you get lost.
  • 2. Roll up car windows and lock doors when driving or when parked.
  • 3. Do not pick up hitchhikers.
  • 4. Familiarize yourself with your car’s equipment before leaving. Find out how to work the wiper blades, headlights, door locks, and radio. Also check for the spare tire and which side the gasoline door is on.
  • 5. Hide valuables! Lock purses, wallets, luggage and other valuables in the trunk, or take them with you when you leave the car.
  • 6. If you do become lost, don’t pull over on a dark road to read your map. Drive to the nearest well-lit, populated public place such as a restaurant or gas station.
  • 7. Always park in well-lighted areas and make sure you have your keys in hand when you approach your vehicle.
  • 8. If you think you are being followed, call 911 from your cell phone or proceed to a well-lighted, populated area to call police.

Looking for a fun drive?

  • Pacific Coast Highway (US 101) from Seattle to San Diego or vice versa, following the coastline. (Cities and sights include San Francisco, Los Angeles/Anaheim, Redwood Trees in northern California, wine country of Napa and Sonoma, Monterey/Carmel, Beverly Hills.)
  • For a really long drive, southeastern Canada (along the Great Lakes) through Maine and down the East Coast. You can easily see fabulous sights like Niagara Falls, beautiful Canadian cities, and enjoy the best seafood around.

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