If you’re getting ready to roll into your first summer road
trip, the only thing on your mind is all the fun ahead of you.
Swimsuit, sunblock, and phone charger packed? Check. Sunglasses?
Yep. What about the inflatable beach ball you forgot last year? Done.
You even remembered extra towels–you’re good! You understand how important it is to plan ahead.
But what’s rattling around behind you is just as important,
maybe even more so. We’re sure you’ve heard the common phrase, “It’s
about the journey, not the destination.” It applies to packing for your
summer road trip too! Tackle any problem that might pop up while
you’re on the road by making sure you’ve got these essential items
stowed in your trunk:
Tire-Changing Equipment (sounds obvious, but you wouldn’t believe how many people forget!)
Jumper Cables
Road Atlas (Because phones die and there’s not service everywhere. Yes, we’re serious.)
Gas cans (Fill ‘em up before you hit the road)
First Aid Kit
Camera (It’s a good idea to keep a cheap disposable
in your trunk at all times, not just for capturing memories but to use
for documentation in case of a car accident)
Have you ever allowed another driver to merge onto the freeway?
You’re a decent and kind person–of course you have. Do you ever find
yourself getting unreasonably worked up if they don’t offer that
universal two-second wave as a thank you?
There are certain unspoken rules of etiquette out on the road, and
the courtesy wave is one of them. Here’s a list of the top five rules
of driving etiquette we wish were required.
Turn your brights off when you see oncoming traffic. Blinding other drivers isn’t just rude, it’s dangerous.
Stop honking during traffic jams–especially at lights. We promise it won’t make your commute any shorter.
Keep your volume at a reasonable level. Hey, if you want to advertise your love for Nickelback, buy a T-shirt.
Allow other cars to merge. The freeway is not a racetrack, and if we can promise you a courtesy wave– this should be set in stone.
Stop edging into crosswalks while pedestrians are crossing.
You’ve got important places to go and all those people are in your
way. But alas, you must remember that as long as they are on foot, they
always have the right-of-way. Always.
There was a time when the page of a magazine or a section of a
newspaper page were all you were given to show the value of your
project. While that may not seem like much nowadays, Chevrolet still
managed to make an art of it. Here are 6 of our favorite examples.
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