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Weather the Changes: A Family’s Guide to Spring Driving Safety

ByRoadway Ready Dad

As winter’s icy grip loosens and the first hints of spring fill the air, families across the country eagerly start planning their adventures on the open road. Whether it’s a weekend getaway to witness blooming wildflowers or a spring break journey to visit relatives, this transitional season brings unique driving challenges. While the disappearance of snow and ice might suggest easier driving conditions, spring’s unpredictable nature demands special attention to keep your precious cargo safe. Being prepared can transform…

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Winter Driving 101: Keep Your Car Windows Fog-Free 

ByFamily Road Trip

While driving down the highway and your car window fogs up, the first thing you do is blast the defroster. The fog clears but then builds up a few minutes later.  The same thing happens to the car driver and passenger side windows. The windows fog up, hindering you from seeing your rearview mirrors. You roll your car windows down and back up to eliminate the moisture. But then the fog comes back again.  And you are left wondering…

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From Foliage to Frost: Essential Fall Driving Tips for Travelers

ByFamily Road Trip

As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, it beckons road trip enthusiasts with the promise of breathtaking scenery. There’s an undeniable magic to cruising down highways flanked by trees ablaze in red, orange, and gold. However, fall’s beauty comes with unique driving challenges that can catch travelers off guard. From the Rockies to New England, autumn offers unforgettable vistas, but changing weather, shorter days, and falling leaves can create hazardous conditions. Whether you’re planning a weekend foliage tour…

Essential Safety Tips For Driving in the Desert

Essential Safety Tips For Driving in the Desert

ByFamily Road Trip

Hands up who can profess to actually know anything about their car, other than how to drive it? This was pretty much me until I moved to the desert. If you are living in extreme climates such as the desert in the Middle East, or deep in the US Southwest it’s essential to understand not only how the heat can impact your vehicle, but also the first steps to take when things go wrong! This is not a 4-wheel…

Family Road Trip Tips For Staying Awake While Driving

Essential Tips For Staying Awake While Driving

ByFamily Road Trip

Keeping you and your family safe on long distance drives When traveling with your kids, it is always better to start early in the day. This way, you can cover some distance as they sleep or before they become fidgety and agitated. Do be conscious though, that early starts mean you will need to ensure that you have had a good eye shut. The designated driver for your journey will need the energy and alertness required before a long…

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How Many Hours Of Driving Per Day Should You Drive on a Road Trip?

ByRoadway Ready Dad

Keeping you safe on the road with a sensible driving plan for your road trip Road trips are a great way to travel, see the country, and spend time with friends and family. However, they can also be pretty tiring. If you’re planning a road trip, you might be wondering how many hours a day you should be driving. From personal experience, I have been able to drive anywhere from 9 to 11 hours safely in one day on…