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title: Hitting the Road
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# Welcome to ForeverCARE.

## A weekly blog from ForeverCar about worrying less and experiencing more.

## [Hitting the Road](https://blog.forevercar.com/hitting-the-road)

 Mar 10, 2017 1:43:52 PM

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The weather’s warming up...and that means it won’t be long before America takes to the open road. According to the AAA, one third of U.S. residents say they’re taking a family vacation this summer, with 69 percent saying they’re doing a road trip. 

With gas prices low, it’s time for you to plan out your Great American Adventure.   
Here’s some tips:

| ![hit-the-road__map.jpg](https://blog.forevercar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/hit-the-road__map.jpg?width=320&name=hit-the-road__map.jpg) | **Map it! **Start your journey with [roadtrippers.com](https://roadtrippers.com/). Type in your location and your destination, select points of interest and voila! You get a customized route highlighting all you want to see. Or, select from predetermined trips to explore more. |
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| ![hit-the-road__gas.jpg](https://blog.forevercar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/hit-the-road__gas.jpg?width=320&name=hit-the-road__gas.jpg "hit-the-road__gas.jpg") | **Gas up before you go. **You already know where the best prices are. Do this to avoid local gas taxes in areas along the route. |
| ![hit-the-road__emergency.jpg](https://blog.forevercar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/hit-the-road__emergency.jpg?width=320&name=hit-the-road__emergency.jpg) | **Be prepared. **We’ve blogged about [creating an emergency road kit](https://blog.forevercar.com/whats-in-your-emergency-kit) before. Make sure yours is up-to-date. |
| ![hit-the-road__fluids.jpg](https://blog.forevercar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/hit-the-road__fluids.jpg?width=320&name=hit-the-road__fluids.jpg "hit-the-road__fluids.jpg") | **Check it twice. **Check your car’s fluids before you hit the road. And make sure your tires are properly inflated. |
| ![hit-the-road__two phones.jpg](https://blog.forevercar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/hit-the-road__two%20phones.jpg?width=320&name=hit-the-road__two%20phones.jpg) | **Take two. **If you choose to rely on GPS-enabled smartphones for a family trip, take two if you can. Phones vary in their responsiveness and you don’t want to miss a crucial exit.  |
|  ![hit-the-road__lightweight.jpg](https://blog.forevercar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/hit-the-road__lightweight.jpg?width=320&name=hit-the-road__lightweight.jpg) | **Pack light. **If you’re going on a multi-day trip, limit the weight in your vehicle and pack less. Less weight in your car means better fuel economy.  |
| ![hit-the-road__exit2.jpg](https://blog.forevercar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/hit-the-road__exit2.jpg?width=320&name=hit-the-road__exit2.jpg "hit-the-road__exit2.jpg")  |   **Exit here. **Take exits that show multiple gas and food stops. That means more competition from vendors...and more competition means lower prices overall. |
| ![Bhit-the-road__fc.jpg](https://blog.forevercar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/Bhit-the-road__fc.jpg?width=320&name=Bhit-the-road__fc.jpg "Bhit-the-road__fc.jpg")  | **Take ForeverCar with you. **The last thing you want on the open road is a car breakdown without the protection of a vehicle service plan in place. ForeverCar offers a variety of plans to cover different needs and price points. |

Best yet, ForeverCar handles all the details should a breakdown occur, including getting a tow truck and rental. Don’t start summer without it!

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