• Have your car thoroughly checked and serviced before leaving on a long car trip. If you are will be driving in an area with few service centers, inquire ahead about the locations of service facilities along the route. This is especially important if you are driving a rental vehicle.
• Use a highlighter to mark your route on a map. Circle interchanges where you'll be changing roads or directions.
• For long driving trips, call state transportation agencies along your route and request information about highway construction. Plan for detours or delays.
• Allow for rest stops on long drives. Plan on at least a 10-minute break every two hours. You'll drive safer and arrive much more refreshed.
• Remember, when driving a rental car, that you must carry your proof of auto insurance.
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