Driving is something that can be both incredibly exciting and annoying. If you’re driving to and from work on your daily commute in traffic, you won’t have fun. Alternatively, if you’re going on a long-distance trip, you can have lots of fun. Sadly, even on these trips, if you don’t know what you’re doing, you could end up making mistakes that derail your whole trip. Watch out for these mistakes and avoid them on your next long-distance road trip so that you can enjoy all that the road has to offer.
Failing To Rest
One of the biggest mistakes you can make on your next trip is failing to rest properly. Driving tired behind the wheel is just as, if not more, dangerous than driving while intoxicated. You’re putting yourself and everyone else around you on the road at risk when you drive tired, so instead of pushing on, get the important time you need and rest. Ideally, you should plan in advance and set specific times and spots where you’ll stay and catch some shut-eye. But if not, don’t hesitate to pull over and recover. In addition to stopping and resting, you can stay and enjoy everything the place you’ve stopped at has to offer, whether it’s a little museum, a natural view, or anything else that catches your eye.
Not Planning Your Route
People often say that you should appreciate the journey more than the destination when going on a road trip. While you should take things slow and appreciate the surroundings, you should still be very careful with how you drive and where you go. In a traditional car, you should plan out your route to capitalize on the sights while also ensuring you have places to refuel and sleep, but that’s even more true for electric vehicles like Teslas.
To properly gear up for a long-distance trip in your Tesla, you must find the charging station locations and watch them and your battery life closely. They’re fewer and farther between than traditional gas stations, and the last thing you want to happen is to end up stranded in the middle of nowhere with no charge.
Getting Bored
While there are lots of sights to see, the majority of the time you’ll spend on your trip will involve staring at the backside of another car. Things can get boring, and the big mistake you must avoid is not preparing some entertainment to keep that boredom at bay. Depending on your tastes, that can be something like fun road games or spotting different billboards with certain letters, comedy podcasts, or in-depth audiobooks. Find what tickles your fancy, and prepare it in advance so that you can stave off the boredom of driving for hours on end.
Make sure to avoid these mistakes on your next long-distance road trip so that you can stay on the road and enjoy all the sights and sounds without any worries. The wide and open road has a lot to offer, but with so many hurdles, it can be difficult to appreciate everything in front of you. Take the necessary time to plan and know which obstacles to avoid so that your next trip can go off without a hitch.