A trip begins with defining the goal and route. The author of a book about autotourism, Maxim Sablin, believes that goals can be entertaining, educational, guest, and health-improving.
Trips can be domestic and international. Preparation for each trip has its own specifics.
The main thing in any trip is the condition of the vehicle. Before the trip, you should thoroughly service the car. What should you definitely take with you on a car trip? A short checklist would be as follows:
- A package of mandatory documents.
- Credit cards and cash.
- Devices and tools for safe driving and car maintenance.
- First aid kit.
- Means of communication.
- Necessary clothing, footwear, and things for minimal comfort on the road.
- Water, snacks.
- Let’s take a closer look at what the main points of the list mean.
What documents should you travel with
To avoid problems on the road, take all your important documents with you. The package includes:
- Identity cards for each traveler: passports, birth certificates for children.
- Driver’s license and car documents, insurance policy.
- Medical insurance.
Make paper and electronic copies of all documents, store them separately from the originals. Copies will come in handy if you have to present documents on the road, as well as if some originals get lost.