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Change drivers often - Road trip tip

by Julie C. Arnold (RSS feed) on May 4th 2010 at 10:28AM

When sharing driving on a long trip, it's tempting for one driver to drive until he or she is tired, then switch to another driver. The tired driver then wants to sleep, leaving the new driver "alone" while the tired driver sleeps.

You can drive for greater distances without being exhausted if you switch drivers on a schedule -- for example, every one to two hours. This way, neither driver becomes exhausted.

Additional bonus: the switch allows for a brief stretch which also tends to diminish fatigue.

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Paula Jun 20th 2010 9:03AM

My husband, my three sons and I took a road trip in 98 for 6 1/2 weeks! Planned ahead and left with not too much cash on hand - trip of a LIFETIME! Memories to cherish forever! Don't put it off - JUST DO IT! Http://www.roadtripsinamerica.com

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