Safely

Planning a trip with your family in your car? Here are some great tips to keep everyone safe and happy. Apart from the fact that this way you can enjoy the road trip much more and also the time with your family.

PLANNING IS SAFETY

When you go on a road trip with your whole family, safety begins with planning. It's very important to research the route, especially if you've never traveled the roads on your itinerary before. It pays to travel early in the morning and avoid the roads at night. So, if necessary, when planning your route, also research hotels and hostels along the way.

Always, but always, remember to have your car checked before you travel. Check that basic safety items are in order, such as a spare tire and fire extinguisher. And never replace any of these items to fit another suitcase.

Oh, and it's extremely important to have a kit first aid kit. It should contain items such as: band aidYou should also have antiseptic, alcohol 70%, adhesive plaster and bandages, absorbent cotton, iodine solutions and hydrogen peroxide. You should also have some small tools, such as scissors, tweezers and a thermometer. You should also have some everyday medicines for nausea, headaches, etc.

Also, during your trip, remember to have all your documentation in order. Both for the car and for all the members of your family.

Going far? When planning your route, why don't you look for a town between the starting point and the end? You can find many "gems" all over the country. Small towns that have a lot to offer, a nice restaurant, a historic museum or several beautiful ecotourism spots.

That way, you can enjoy the whole journey much more. Making the whole experience a real journey.

STRATEGIC STOPS

It's worth mentioning that when planning your route, think carefully about the stops. As well as looking for places with hotels or hostels, check out gas stations and convenience stores. You can avoid a lot of stress during your family road trip. What's more, as a bonus, you can reduce the frequency with which the famous question from the back seat, "How much further is it?" comes up.

DURING THE JOURNEY

The comfort of little ones is very important. Especially on a long car journey. When they're comfortable, it's a guarantee that you and your whole family will be too! To do this, make sure you always have a variety of items within easy reach, such as snacks, drinks, blankets, pillows and even a change of clothes. As well as their favorite toys, a book or two and, if possible, download those episodes of the cartoons they like to watch the most.

Oh, and for everyone's comfort, take some cleaning items. Baby wipes, wet wipes, etc.

Think of different games to play with the whole family on your road trip. Guessing games, questions and answers, etc. It's an excellent opportunity for everyone to get even closer. It also helps make the time on the road go by faster! (Ah, but always keep your eyes and both hands on the wheel, ok?). Sometimes, even, it's possible that at the end of the vacation what you'll be talking about is how much fun you had on the road!

IF THERE IS TRANSIT

When we're on vacation, the last thing we want to think about is dealing with traffic. But, unfortunately, it can happen. Whether it's because of an accident or roadworks, or for any other reason. At such times, it's important to remain patient and calm, especially when talking to the children. After all, nobody wants to be even more stressed, especially on the way back. Don't let this kind of problem get in the way of a road trip with your whole family.

When the traffic doesn't seem to be moving any more, it's even more important to have plenty of distractions. Especially if you're traveling with more than one child. A few toys or other hobbies hidden up your sleeve can prevent a fight between siblings.

GENERAL TIPS

In the car with your family, when it's snack time, avoid chocolate, cookies and other foods with a lot of salt, sugar and fat. This can easily accustom your child's taste buds. It can also cause other problems in the gut. And on a long car journey, it's difficult to stop every time or anywhere when a family member needs to go to the toilet. So opt for fruit. Not only does fruit keep children healthy, it's tasty and it's always easy to find someone selling it.

It's also important to feed the children before the trip. And again, no heavy foods or too much. After all, the last thing we want is people getting car sick.

It's always good to take a little cash with you. This money should be set aside for possible emergencies.

CAR INSURANCE

Car insurance with no mileage limit is also very important. Any problems with the car can be solved with a simple phone call. This gives you much more peace of mind when traveling with your family.

Oh, and if it's far away. Green card insurance is compulsory in all Mercosur countries. It is a civil protection insurance that covers damage to third parties in particular. As well as bodily injury, compensation for disability, hospital expenses and even the cost of a lawyer's fees. That may sound like a lot, and a lot may sound expensive! But it's not, this insurance is very affordable.

TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR CAR JOURNEYS

Insurance is essential for all your trips, whether you're traveling with your car, your family or alone. Car journeys are also covered by travel insurance, usually from 100 km from the point of origin. For example, the Vital Card. Insurance like this offers protection for everyone, including the children!

In the event of illness or even an accident, you can apply for insurance and receive coordinated medical care. Or go to any hospital and ask for reimbursement. But in these cases, always remember to keep the medical reports for the case.

Remember that this service is a small investment that can help you a lot in an urgent or emergency situation!

We hope you've enjoyed these tips and we hope you and your family have a great road trip! This text was an advertorial.