A Few Must-Haves When Traveling By Car
Let's start with the fact that travelling in your car is great and convenient. You are not limited by almost anything; there is no need to coordinate your schedule with transport routes; you independently manage your time and regulate the speed of movement. You will not be late anywhere if there is no breakdown. You can also take many more necessary things, with which life will be much more comfortable. If you are a tourist in Dubai and would like to travel and explore the city on your own, then rent a car from a reputed car rental company is the best choice. All automobiles from luxury car rental Dubai are well-maintained, insured, and technically sound, which makes them ideal for long trips.
Preparation for a long trip should take place without fuss and panic. Start preparing in advance so you don't forget something important.
So, here is a rough list of what you need to have with you. Let's start with the most important.
Documents Required
We think there is no need to explain the importance of this item, so we are preparing a small one right away. A handbag in which we put documents for each family member or passenger. We take with us:
Passport if you travel to another country and have a driver's license, but we must remember that in some countries, only a certain license is required, so you will have to get one.
Do not forget a notebook with a pen or pencil, which is useful for taking notes or writing down addresses, phone numbers or other information. Yes, now there are smartphones in the digital age, but you will feel how much faster and more convenient it is to use paper on a trip.
Get the Car Ready
To avoid hazards on the road, you should drive the car to the service centre before the start of the trip to check the technical condition and, if necessary, for repair and preventive maintenance. But if you rent a car, it will already be serviced. But on the way, even a fully serviced car can have minor problems, which you can fix yourself. To do this, a responsible driver keeps all the necessary car equipment in the trunk. So, in the trunk, the following tools should be there:
Spare wheel, wrench, jack and small puncture repair kit. Compressor for pumping tires with a pressure gauge: foot or electric, preferably both. Set of wrenches and screwdrivers, pliers, high-quality tow rope, automotive light bulbs, spare wipers, and fuse set. Although all good luxury car hire Dubai provide the necessary equipment and roadside assistance in case of any emergency, there is no harm in keeping extra tools with you if required.
If you travel with a child under five, they must be in a car seat. In the absence of a car seat, you should contact your car rental company and ask them to provide it.
Are you travelling to unfamiliar lands? Prepare most thoroughly—Navigator with updated maps of where you plan to travel. Navigation on a smartphone is also good, but remember that the internet will not be available everywhere, so having a map is also a good idea.
In addition, before leaving, study the traffic rules of the country where you are going. You may have to make adjustments to the settings of your car.
Food To Go On A Road Trip
Be sure to prepare meals for light snacks along the way. It can be boiled eggs, pies, sandwiches or cutlets. It's great if you have a cooler bag - you can take more cheese, french fries, fruits and vegetables with you. It is better if all products are vacuum-packed, this will extend their shelf life.
Place tea bags, instant coffee, salt, and sugar in separate dry containers. Do not forget chewing gum; it can help with motion sickness and freshen your breath after eating or snacking. It is strictly necessary to have a strategic supply of canned food - fish, meat, and instant noodles. You can also diversify the quick menu with instant soups or purees.
Another Important List Of Things That Are Likely To Be Needed On A Trip
Forks, spoons, mugs and plates according to the number of passengers. One large salad bowl, cutting board, and tablecloth. Take several five-liter bottles. Take an additional thermos with a wide mouth - it will be convenient to brew noodles and soup or put cooked food in reserve. It would be nice to have a few cans of energy drinks with you. Remember that on the road, it becomes boring, and there is a desire to chew something. Nut mixtures, crackers, pre-dries at home, cookies, and candies are perfect for this purpose.
Clothing and Footwear
It depends entirely on the season. In summer, you can get by with a minimum set. Two changes of clothes and socks per person, plus hats. Flip or flip flops to make you feel more comfortable at a rest spot or on the beach if you plan to visit it. In winter, the volume of things increases. Warm jackets, insulated boots, thermal innerwear, scarf and warm beanies will be a must.
Hygiene Items
Cleanliness while travelling is a guarantee of health. So stock up on the following:
Wet wipes - take with a margin: sanitizers, antiseptics, paper napkins and toilet paper. Personal items include soap, deodorant, a comb, a shaver, and a first aid kit.
If you plan a long trip, it is better to pack the following drugs:
Motion sickness remedy, painkiller, antihistamine, elastic bandage, panthenol in any form - ointment, cream or spray, drugs for food poisoning. But before that, study the rules for importing drugs into the country where you are going to go - prescriptions will likely be required for some of the medicines.
Travel Hacks
It would be best if you carried a fully charged power bank for each passenger. Smartphones, tablets, or laptops will help pass the time on the road and keep the passenger busy with useful things, for example, from uploading photos to booking hotel rooms.
Prepare a flash drive with music to listen to on the go, because radio stations may not be available everywhere. Fill it with at least 150-200 tracks so as not to listen to the same thing several times.
To Summarize
Our recommendations are general; it all depends on the duration of the trip, the place where you are going, passengers' personal preferences and many factors. Therefore, you can pack things according to your requirements.
Have a safe travel!