Trivia questions can be related to the surroundings you may be passing at the time, or can be about the destination you’re heading to. Roof boxes are good for lighter items such as bedding and clothing. Remember to remove the roof box when you’re not using it, as it can increase your fuel consumption by reducing your car’s fuel efficiency. 8. Share the driving on your road trip Travelling with kids can be difficult, as they struggle to sit still for long periods of time. Here are a few tips on how to keep your little ones entertained during a long journey: Tyres– Make sure your tyres have enough tread on them for a long journey, especially if you encounter unexpected weather conditions. Make sure your tyres are the right pressure because driving with flat tyres isn’t only dangerous, it also increases your vehicle’s fuel consumption.

Fuel– Ensure your car is filled up so you don’t run out of fuel and get stranded along the side of the road. The same goes for users of electric vehicle (EVs) – make sure your car has sufficient charge for the journey.The RAC is always looking for new ways to help you plan your journey. Our new maps feature adds to the functionality of the route planner to help find hotels, garages and car dealerships by location.The RAC map also enables you to display weather information for the UK so you can plan your journey based on the driving conditions. You shouldn’t drive for longer than 9 hours in a 24-hour period, and it’s recommended you take a 15-minute break every 2 hours. 9. How to keep cool on a summer road trip

First aid kit– You never know when you or one of your passengers might have a minor scrape or cut. Keep a first-aid kit with plasters and bandages in your car. It may also be useful to have cream to treat insect bites, depending on where you’re travelling. Warning triangle– If you break down on the side of the road, you’ll want to be visible to cars passing by. Having a warning triangle placed at least 45 metres (147 feet) from your vehicle on flat ground will help make you clearly visible to other drivers. It’s not safe use a warning triangle on a motorway. If you’re taking a road trip in the summer, it’s important to keep yourself and all your passengers cool during the journey. Music and games– Remember to take some games the kids can play so they don’t get bored on a long journey. Having some music that everyone can enjoy will also keep everyone’s spirits up throughout the trip.

4. Road trip checklist

Make sure you use the AA Route Planner in a safe way. Do you indeed use your phone to drive on the road with the help of this route planner? Then make sure that the phone is placed in a good holder and that you can view the screen well without having to take your gaze too much from the road in front of you. It is best to keep charging the phone during the journey so that you can use the AA Route Planner for the entire journey. Keeping your car maintained is important, not just when going on a road trip. Find out more about our car maintenance tips. With the AA Route Planner you can easily plan your trip within seconds. After entering the place of departure and arrival including additional intermediate stops, you will immediately see which routes are available. Thanks to the clear map and the good description of how long you have to follow each part of the route, you can travel hassle-free.