Road Trip Options

[Inferia]

I going on a road trip in a couple of weeks. I have never gone on a road trip with a friend (only with parents). We're going down south to Mississippi area, do you guys have any advice on what to take with you on the trip, etc?

[Mommy]

Stop for snacks before you leave. It's fun.

Make sure you google how to change a tire before you leave and you have a spare and a jack, just in case... since there is a lot of open land in Texas.

Check your tires before you leave. Check the treading and the pressure levels.

Cash... some places in the middle of nowhere still don't accept debit/credit cards. $40 in cash is something to have handy.

Don't ever stop at a rest stop. They are dangerous places. Thieves often hide out there waiting for unsuspecting travelers.

Pillows. Something to get comfy with while the other person drives. Even if you don't want to sleep, it's still a good idea. You can use it to block the sun if it's beating down on you while you are in the passenger seat.

Have your cell phones fully charged.

Take some quarters for a pay phone in case you are out of cell range, and you have an emergency.

That's all I can think of for now. Most of this stuff I don't do myself, but I have had times when I needed the stuff and didn't have it. I used to do quite a few long distance drives.