Prepare for Long Drive
Complete step-by-step checklist to prepare for long drive covering pack water and road snacks and adjust seat and side mirrors, and essential action items.
Pack water and road snacks
Keep bottled water and travel snacks in reach of driver
Adjust seat and side mirrors
Set seating posture and mirror angles for long drive comfort
Download offline audio lists
Save music playlists, podcasts, or audiobooks offline
Enter destination in GPS
Confirm navigation maps are loaded and ready
Get 8 hours of sleep
Be fully rested before embarking on a long drive
Clean windshield glass interior
Wipe haze off inside glass to prevent night glare
Configure seat lumbar support
Adjust back padding to prevent low-back stiffness
Pack sunglasses on dash
Keep polarized sunglasses in console for day glare
Review emergency phone numbers
Save roadside help numbers in easy speed-dial list
Plan rest stop schedules
Schedule a 15-minute break every 100-150 miles
Check windshield fluid sprays
Confirm nozzle jets spray water cleanly to clear bug splats
Verify spare wheel is full pressure
Confirm tire pressure in boot matches maximum spec load