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Planning a Road Trip

Planning a Road Trip. Kevin Goble, UNLV Sarah Oda , UCSB. Know where you are going and how to get there. Where are you road tripping to? Directions Scenic? Fast? Avoid any areas ? Unsafe areas. Where do you want to stop?. Hotel Restaurant Attractions Try to plan 1-3 stops per day.

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Planning a Road Trip

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  1. Planning a Road Trip Kevin Goble, UNLV Sarah Oda, UCSB

  2. Know where you are goingand how to get there • Where are you road tripping to? • Directions • Scenic? • Fast? • Avoid any areas? • Unsafe areas

  3. Where do you want to stop? • Hotel • Restaurant • Attractions • Try to plan 1-3 stops per day

  4. SAFETY BREAK • If you are in the car and the car in moving, your seatbelt needs to be fastened. • One seatbelt = one person • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-QC1hGRgYU&feature=youtu.be

  5. Organize and make an itinerary • RoadTripAmerica.com • Road Trip Map Center • Fuel Cost Calculator • Planning-fun-road-trips.com • Road Trip Money Calculator • Roadside America.com • Attractions by area • Things don’t always happenthe way we plan them to, butdon’t panic…have another planandbe flexible

  6. Create a road trip folderfor each car • Include all directions and maps • Have a contact sheet of all travelers • Envelopes to collect: • Receipts for reimbursement (ie: gas, parking, etc.) • Prepaid cash notes are NOT valid for reimbursements • Get actual receipts • Money from all the passengers

  7. Is your car ready to go? • Tires • Tread, cracks, bulges, tears, and psi level • Spare tire and jack • Oil • Do you have enough? • Color? • How close are you to your next check-up? • Fluids • Coolant, antifreeze, transmission, brake, and wiper • Battery • Check for corrosion • Jumper cables • Do you know how to use them? • Checklist!

  8. Is your car adequately equipped? • Maps • Navigation system • Make sure to bring charger • Print or buy maps • If anybody has AAA,they can get free maps • AAA or other assistance plan • Check with car insuranceprovider

  9. SAFETY BREAK • Follow the speed limit • Saves gas!!! • Arriving late is better than never. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NSNiaWEDDQ&feature=youtu.be

  10. But what happens if you get pulled over… • It happens, and it is going to be okay :) • Make sure all your passengers are aware and calm • Have your proof of car insurance, registration papers, and drivers license readily available • Make sure you know where everything is before you embark on your journey • Note: Circle K does not cover the charges – if it is your fault, you are responsible for the charges

  11. Packing • Bring a spare car key • Roadside Emergency Kit • Flashlight, blanket, extra batteries, basic first aid kit, nonperishable food, and water • Packing List • Don’t bring too much cash; instead stop at ATMs. • Keep in mind, EVERYBODY’s stuff must fit in the car. • Packing list!

  12. Saving Money • Sleep • Circle K members’ couches • Camping • Eating • Circle K recommendations • Restaurants.com • Gas • Tire and oil check • Cheap gas stations • GasBuddy.com

  13. Circle K Time • Are you on “Circle K Time”? • What should you not do? • What can you do?

  14. Road Trip Buddies • This is a great chance for you to get closer to new and old members! • Pair up with someone you know, and then choose another pair that you don’t know as well • What happens if you don’t get along with someone? • Talk to an officer • Switch to a different car • “Sleep” • Put your feelings aside…FOR THE GREATER GOOD!

  15. SAFETY BREAK • Front seat passenger is now the WingMan or WingLady • The WingMan/WingLady’s job is to make sure the driver is being safe. • Keep driver awake, get food, answer the phone, etc. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ORUN8jDMQ&feature=youtu.be

  16. Recording your trip • Journal or blog • Take lots of pictures • Make it interesting – Do something at each stop • GeoCaching • Pick flowers • Same picture at city signs

  17. Ambiance • Music or audio books • Caravanning…It’s more fun with multiple cars! • Fun ways to communicate – Walkie-talkies, whiteboards, etc. • Properly using your windshield wipers ;) • Practice your cheers! • Watch a movie on your laptop • Don’t forget an inverter! • Talk • Share stories, ask questions…get to know the people you are traveling with! • Games booklet

  18. The End Want a copy of this PowerPoint, the checklists, and/or an electronic copy of the games booklet? Everything will be posted on the CNH website!

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