All the points are valid for long distance travelling. Am 64 yrs and drove around 6 lac kms so far.Add few more tips- a) start at 5 am after getting ready and bath is must to remain fresh and finish latest by 10 pm for safety reasons b) do not consume hard drinks before night of journey or during it c ) cotton rope of around 10 mts length must be kept with stepney as in case towing is required - how you will tie up d ) tyres and stepney must be in good condition- NSD ( non skin depth ) of tread must be more than 3 mm in all tyres as it is top safety feature e) if you are tired nothing can stop sleep and human beings take quick nap of 2/ 3 seconds and if driving at 80 km/ hr distance of 44 mts will be covered in 2 seconds, any thing can happen. So, this is most important safety aspect and driver must stop and take nap of 20 to 30 mts f ) recommended inflation pressure in all tyres including spare tyre to be kept before starting journey, do not use local garages for it and stick to fuel stations , it will make your ride comfortable as high inflation pressure makes ride bumpy g ) never keep cold drink / water bottle or similar objects below driver seat as during emergency braking such items quickly roll over below ABC pedals and can cause serious hazard h ) needless to say about use of seat belts including rear seat occupants- life of Lady Dyna could have been saved if she would have wore it i) cruise control reduces fatigue considerably and must be used j ) best speed is 80 to 100 km/ hr depending on road condition, weather, condition of car, highway speed limit , fuel economy, travel time and control on car. Do not tempt to overtake speedy cars crossing you as it is dangerous to race as it increases blood flow in the body and mistakes can happen
Just a tip: plan to service car a week before and not a day before, as in service there could be some mechanical error done by service people and that could lead to breakdown. If serviced few days before there is every chance the issue could popup in ur regular usage and you get it rectified before the travel.... and I had this experience
Dear Rajendra, schedule services of car to be followed but your view has weigtage of getting it done much before day of journey. Thumb rule is to check engine oil level and remaining liquids, brakes, stepney and tyres before proceeding for long journey.
Best rules I follow is to drive 6am to 6pm, only in daylight hours, take care of you tyre pressure, always pre determine where your breaks will be, and lastly never to fall for speeding.
Me too. I normally start between 5 AM- 5:30 AM and end it before sunset. No break in between other than nature's call. We eat a little amount while driving that too in the slow lane on an empty road (like a paratha roll) followed by a little quick coffee dose. That way I comfortably drive.
@@PankajPoddar happy to see many people following the same principles as we do. Ours road trip tradition is to take home made sandwiches..aloo sandwich and cheese sandwich with Doritos with some drink (obviously non alcoholic). We too eat while driving in slow lanes
//30 years of International Driving Experience // 1. Always service your car + spare tyre 2. No speeding 3. Plan your journey in advance 4. Follow 6am-6pm Rule 5. Don't cut lanes 6. Don't tailgate emergency vehicles 7. Don't overtake from left lane 8. Always always wear your seatbelt for all passangers 9. Be sensible n responsible on Indian Roads 10. Don't drink n drive also don't drive n drink either! 11. Don't drive immediately after heavy meals 12. Follow body cycles amd take regular tea & bathroom breaks. 13. Enjoy the journey instead hurrying to reach the destination. 14. Turn off AC and keep window down a little if you feel sleepy. Stop n find a hotel near by 15. Follow MSM & PSL rule of driving. 16. Remeber SPEED KILLS.
@@roamingcruisers7773 I drive max 70-80km/hr even if roads are clear and enjoy what nature has to offer when I am traveling for work or pleasure. If you are in a hurry then simply leave a little early. No point in accelerating just because you are going to reach a few minutes early!
I would like to add a couple of points as per my comfort: A) Avoid socks and shoes and slippers, instead put up comfortable sandalas to have a ventilation for feets. B) dont keep AC direction directly on your face, it makes you thirsty very frequently, it dries your eye pupils. C) when you take a brake in the journey, do some ankle and shoulder relaxation exercise. D) When you are driving in first lane i.e. close to road divider, as much as possible avoid to tail gate to a big truck or bus with a close distance, i would prefer to keep a distance at least two cars in between. The reason is because to have a good response time to avoid surprise pathholes on the road which the truck/bus ahead of you have already avoided or digested but its a dangerous for you to maneuver your small car to avoid it being in first lane. Most important always try to give way to speeding vehicles without any ego or anger. There is all possibility that the speeding vehicle may be in need or hurry to reach its destination or otherwise as well let him enjoy speed dont be a roadblock to him/her.
Thanks for sharing useful insights. For Point D, 2 Second Rule to be followed on highways- let vehicle in front of you to cross any pole fitted on left side of highway and then immediately you start counting One Thousand One and One Thousand Two ( it takes two seconds ) and then check if your car reaches the same pole after finish of counting. If you reach at correct time then proper distance is being maintained by you for safety. If you cross the pole , it means you are fast and slow down and keep proper distance. If you cross pole late then also it is safe.
I am 73 and have been driving long distance for years. Currently we make a 1000 km road trip every month. Next month we are driving down to Goa (from Ahmedabad). All points covered in this video are relevant and well explained. I would like to add, specially for over 65 drivers like me, to avoid driving after sunset. Old eyes are more susceptible to glare and is very disturbing. So plan your journey break before sunset.
@@ABVentures ! Can you say which is safer in highways a small car or medium sized suv. Specially in highways where big trucks and 12 or 14 wheel huge trucks and dumpers go along with busses or hig pickups.
I drove Chennai to Kolkata 1700 Km in 2 days (solo). I started my trip at 5am and same day around 8pm reached Visakhapatnam. Next day started trip around 6am and reached my final destination at 10pm. Took half an hour rest of every 4 hours driving. My opinion while driving wear simple stripe shoes and don't keep any bottle type things at driver side. Enjoy drive....Keep safe.👍
I think one great advantage in long trips will be to have a co-driver. So if your spouse doesn't drive, ask him/her to learn. If the two drivers take 4 hours on/off shift, your car moves for 16 hours a day while you drive it only for 8.
Good tips. I have similar experience as yours. Driven 4.5L kms over a span of 22 years. I have some additions to this wonderful list. 1. This is to your point 2. Never service your vehicle right before a journey. But do it a few days before. Reason is sometimes the mechanics change something which could alter something very dynamically. Like getting wheels aligned sometimes they dont do a good job and you will end up with a vehicle pulling all over. Do it in anticipation of the trip but never on the previous day. Get used to the vehicle with new parts and servicing ensure its ok then take. 2. Have a navigator. Suring long trips my wife sits next to me and NEVER sleeps. Keeps talking looks out overtakes for me if i have no visibility etc. This makes the drive pleasurable and also less stressful and safe. 4 eyes are better than 2. 3. Never sleep next to the driver. 4. When too tired its good to stop. But instead of walking up and down and washing face just push back the seat and have a power nap of 15 to 20 mins. This does wonders. Happy motoring.
1)Take proper rest 2)service your car 3)plan breaks 4)start early 5)pack eatibles and essentials 6)use gps or google maps 7)don't drives fast, drive steadily 8)stay comfortable 9)eat light and stay hydrated 10)stay awake
Few things to add as I also drove 3.5 lakhs kms & almost 16 years of experience in long routes.Every states you find different types of driving experience, better you start your journey at 4AM.Ideal for reaching your destination on time,don't compete with anyone, sometimes it happens as someone overtakes you wrongly. So,just forgive him & enjoy your ride.
1 more thing I would like to add. Do not filter the options like “no toll” routes in google maps especially in the odd hours and when you are in the unknown territories. I can get seriously wrong sometimes. Wherever possible, strictly follow national highways
never replay completely on GPS. One time it took me to a river and on the same day it took me to a place where the road ended and there was no road at all. trust government boards more than GPS in India. And talk to locals for God's sake.
When feel sleepy in nights dont try to drive using nap breaks, tea etc. Just put the car at side (if possible take night stay) and wait for the day. First principle is never drive in nights(after 11) and strictly no if feeling drowsy, sleepy.
Nice content Bhai. I live in Botswana and have driven no less then 2 million kms. First a truck for 300000 kms and then different cars as progress came along: you are absolutely right in the idea of starting early and planning breaks well. Eat small portions at one time. For men like me use the bush to attend nature’s call. My longest trip has been 1400 kms in a day- Botswana to Cape Town. Wow just love the road. Take care. Jai Mata Di🙏🏻
The most important point is physical fitness, if you are not physically fit, you cannot take the fatigue due to driving. If you can jog for 2 to 3 kms continuously and exercise, in past 6 months, trust me you will not face tiredness or fatigue for 700kms.
I do long drive and I can tell you that this guy is right on track. I have the same experiences. Drive slow and easy. Good music and AC. Don’t stop to eat in restaurants and stuff your tummy. Eat smaller portions ever 3-4 hours. Take coffee (carry hot water and coffee powder). Don’t drive after sunset especially after a long day. Don’t do risky overtakes. Take it easy. Take enough sleep. Take a crocin pill after the drive before sleep for a good restful sleep. You will wake up fresh next day. Install dual DASHCAMs (must) to save you from any unwanted hassles.
Very good information. We travelled from Pune,Agra,Delhi,Shimla,Manali,Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujrat,Bombay to Pune by Innova. We followed maximum speed limit of 80km/h even on Yamuna express way. It helped us alot. Car will not give any unexpected brake-downs and you will be safe and comfortable.
Exactly sir. Zip zap zoom wala funda is for race tracks and amateurs. For long distance trips on public highways, you need a certain level of stability and maturity... Thanks for understanding
Biggest difference for driving long distance - Always hold the steering with both hands. I have tried this and it is magical. Now I always drive holding steering with both hands.
@@AMARENDRAKUMAR100 It distribute the stress equally to both side instead of just one. I spoke to a Physiotherapist and he also told me the same to reduce damage. Also holding by just one hand will change your natural posture and your right side will get stretched forward. A lot more....
@@AMARENDRAKUMAR100 Ayush is correct. Driving means holding steering wheel with both hands for perfect controll. Driver constantly applies force with both hands on steering to keep an automobile in correct position /lane, bears heavy cornering forces while nevigating curves and absorbs force during sudden braking etc. Using one hand is not advised for long durations. May be in city driving we all use one hand.Engineers shifted from Normal Steering to Power Steering to reduce fatique of drivers specially of HCV ( Heavy Commercial Vehicles ).
My longest drive till now is around 800 kms. And my top speed is around 80-100. Totally agreed with u for the last point👍🏼👍🏼. Driving enthusiasts here😁😁😁
I started driving with 2 wheeler Apache RTR 160 2011. My first trip was Hyderabad to Bangalore which is around 600 kms which we completed in 8 hours. I didn't had phone at that time just a small phone for calling. I have travelled almost entire south in bike only and then started to conquer west and north with four wheeler. But never made a channel to which I regret. A love from one traveller to traveller
Excellent trips. i did the same on my first solo long drive from Lucknow to Agartala. I covered 940 KM on first day and reached on the morning of 3rd day.Planned my stay, took break/nap whenever needed, wore comfortable clothes (t shhirt and a short). On such journey one should be responsible on the road and no need to rush.
Additional point: The steering and seat adjustment should be such that it causes minimum strain on the shoulders, neck and back. Especially when you share the driving with others, seat and steering should be re-adjusted to your comfort.
Valuable tips. Nice info. Just one concern, starting a journey at 2-3 am is a bit cautious approach as you actually drive in the mid of WOCL (window of circadian low). You may be rested good but can't be sure about other drivers, especially on two-way roads So I try to start the journey around 4:00-4:30 am. But it may work for an experienced driver like you... Though you travel with co-passengers (maybe family and friends), please make a video for tips on driving long distances ALONE. Sometimes we require to travel really long stretches without any co-passengers. A lonely trip of 500 km is actually equivalent to 800 km (if not more) of traveling with co-passengers...
Correct tips. Longest road trip 850 KM in a day. Longest night drive from Manali to Jaipur ( sightseeing got extended and had to reach Mumbai in 2 days). Always driven between 90 to 110. Can't push Scorpio with stock tyres. After putting yokohama geolandar at was comfortable upto 120 can push upto 140 but not good for long trip as suggested by you.
I think Scorpio is not designed for speeds above 120. Infact no car should go that high coz even our roads are not safe for speeding. Thanks for watching 😊😊😊
@@anujbhadouriya7255 Eating less works the best. Better to avoid acidic and gassy foods such as snacks. Normal paratha rolls or fruits are better or even cucumber.
Sir ji the longest drive i made is from Pasighat(Arunachal Pradesh) to Gorakhpur(Uttar Pradesh) approx 1800km.without any stop in 2014...thanks for ur advice.👍
Very Well articulated and explained effectively in a very simple manner. These 10 tips are indeed a traveller's guide to safe, secure and comfortable driving experience especially when driving long distance with the family..Thank you Ashish for sharing your rich experience and these very valuable tips. Will go a long way........!!! 👌👌👌👍👍👍
Great; inspired. Yes a good sleep is very important. Normally I don't get enough sleep the night before the day of trip. I wake up hours earlier to the alarm bell. This gives some tiredness during long drive.
All your tips are absolutely correct and important.....though I believe the only point where I differ my opinion is starting as early as 2-3AM....because this is the time when mostly truck drivers (who drives overnight) start feeling dizzy and can cause accident without your fault...start as early as sun rises is my motto... However have not driven more than 400kms in a day...may be I am still inexperienced for real long drives..
Well i agree with you but if i have to cover 800-900 kms in a day i prefer starting early. It's better to start early than driving late at night...Thanks 😊
Thank you bhatiya ji! It is very informative and helpful for any long distance travel. I eco your thoughts and experience when we drove from Delhi->Nagpur->Chennai->Kanyakumari->Kerala->Goa->Mumbai-> Rajasthan->Delhi The trip was entirely an amazing experience. There were two cars - Maruti Brezza and Tata Nexon. We ensured to start the journey as early possible and reach the resting destination before it's late. The idea is very clear the more you are cautious about your vehicle and your driving the more it will be safe for you and the family. We need to be very sure and careful because it is not only who is on the road but it they may be people who may not be very confident in driving. So we need to keep your eyes open because an accident may be averted due to assertiveness. We always chalk out plan, stuff snacks and eatables, co-navigator, safety gears and services vehicles. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable journeys!
All points are very valid - but I don't agree on two points. I have also driven long distances, while in India and also while working abroad in Saudi Arabia and Oman. 1. Leaving early at about 2-3 in the morning - it may be risky since you may not have completed your sleep, and chances are that you will feel sleepy - and its possible that before you decide to take a break, unfortunate incident may happen. 2. Taking a break after 3-4 hours. I think driving for 3-4 hours may be too tiring, and you may feel the fatigue fast. I feel every 2 hours of driving, one must take break, wash your face, have a cup of tea. I would also like to 3 more points. I. Ensure your spare wheel is in good condition and fully inflated. II. Ensure all tools are in place. III. Carry some essential first aid items. Commander Arvind Taneja. Indian Navy.
Thanks for tips for long drive .I am 66 yrs still I like long drive .And I also follow most of tips given by you .therefore I can drive and keep myself fresh during journey .
Yes...depending on the local sunrise time - 4: 00 to 4:30 am is ideal to be on the road. In this way, we avoid driving for a longer time in the WOCL (window of circadian low) zone.
I've been driving for 15 yrs and agree with all the points mentioned. My Max journey was 1200kms a day and 2000 in 2 days. Point is to carry all the tools required on journey, jack, wrench, extra extra spare tyres.
1What is your opinion on age and long distance driving. I have entered my 70th year and still want to drive myself for long distances. So far I have not faced any major problems while driving. In fact when I retired at the age of 62, I drove all the way from Nagpur to Ahmedabad. I started at 4:30 am and reached Ahmedabad at 11: 30 pm that is 19 hours of driving with some stops. There was four lane between Nagpur and Amravati, then from Amravati to Gujarat border the NH 6 was basically two lane and then from Gujarat border to Ahmedabad it was again four lane. You suggest use of GPS or google maps. I have found that as far as highways are concerned google maps is very accurate but when we have to maneavour in villages or towns or cities or when we have to navigate on state highways or district roads or link roads, it gives very confusing directions leading to wrong destinations many a times. Your video was very informative and I will definitely now be more strict with the points mentioned.
I am 74 and plan to drive from Nasik to Kerala (1750 kms) in my Suzuki Wagon R 2017 model. Sir what is your advise. I plan to cover the journey in 3 days.
Great Information...I have Driven Vertical and Horizontal India , Including Many parts of Maharashtra.. South India 5 times ..Now starting again for a Big ride in November .. I have learned self exactly as per your video. .I am 60 and I drove Amritsar to Bhilwada and Bhilwada to Pune in 16+16 Hrs...I Drive alone accompanied by Wife ...But Thanks to the Information again
Dear Jayeshji, consistency comes with experience. A good driver will always maintain a contant speed and driving in lane. One will be relaxed due to these two attributes. In India, 4 road accidents happen in a minute in which one person dies. So in an hour, 60 persons die and now multiply it by 24 and then by 365 days and you get figure for a year. Staying safe on road is top priority rather in how much less time one has covered the journey. All Mini - Alto, Santro, Go,i10, Tiago etc and Compact- Swift, i 20, Polo etc are not meant to drive at 120 km/hr and beyond. See on Yamuna Expressway ( Noida - Agra ) and Lucknow Agra Express way the speed of this category of cars ? Most of them are used to drive intra city and inter city at times and when they get chance to drive on these express ways, attaining high speed remains only motto. Now they are not aware about condition of tyres( even one weak tyre can blow out on concrete highway in summer ), brakes ( weak brake can not controll the car and absence of ABS makes it more vulnerable ) and how wind velocity at high speeds changes stability of a small car on such expressways ? So unknowingly following Mid Size SUVs / SUVs or Sedans on such routes results into severe accidents. One should know the limit of a car ? We lock our homes every day but lock a thief is unable to break once in life time serves the purpose. Similarly, safe driving habits are must and it comes handy when required the most. It is more pertinent as in India getting a DL with out obtaining any formal training is way of life. Driving an Alto and a Bolero or wide body Mecedes needs different skill sets but in our country no provision to upgrade DL is there. That is why driving at safe speed is prerequisite. Trust you will respond to it.
I agree with all ur tips..... doing the same..... driving from 42 years..... recently done nonstop 1100 kms many times , avg speed 110 kmph...... sometimes 150 only for few seconds...but always been safe....in my case just self check ...as my car is very new....and yes I drive nonstop 18 hours....only stop fr refuel and air check....but yes all ur points are right....and the top priority is saftey of the ocupants and the car....
I embrace you as longdrive guru. It needs lot of experience dedication and determination with discipline to cover more than 1000km on Indian roads. Each and every word of yours is logical and true. Thank you for providing honest guidance in general. Wishing you long healthy and prosperous life.
Hey AB... very good and informative video. I agree with every single point you have mentioned. I just recently drove 1200 kms in 15 hrs from vizag to bangalore in my new compass and now i wish i had seen this video earlier;) it's easy to take these points for granted and it takes a very good samaritan to put common sense back into public:) very well done....
For those who do not exercise daily, it would be better to atleast do 20minutes of stretch exercises, 20min of walking and 20min of breathing atleast 15days in advance of trip; then you will definitely enjoy the trip and be free from cramps and fatigue since you would hv built stamina. Also try to lift small weights. All family members should get up and freshen-up by 4am; Driver should be last to wakeup and freshenup. Start your trip latest by 4.30am & escape city traffic. Stay safe, Stay healthy, Stay Happy.
My Ishwar this advice is wonderful mind-blowing...Kudos to you Jio Dost...Hats off. Becz even if I excercise daily or with skipping a day or two , this preparation of journey is helpful.
Automatic cars doesn't offer much help in long drives .but they do offer relief while in city driving and too much of hills . But make sure in that case your break fluids are sufficient level . As in automatics there is no clutch control which one could use while down hill assist.
Biggest hurdle in driving is need of shifting gears and that is why automatic transmission was introduced. Similarly in long jouney , driver is tired of keeping foot on the accelerator and hence Cruise Control came on the picture . Both technologies reduce driver fatigue and thus improve safe driving.
I did himachal to Varanasi without resting on urgency 1100km thanks to my Honda Amaze car, such a comfortable car, no body pain.. Before this I went only 50 km trip.
I'm planning to do Mumbai - Bangalore in Honda Amaze cvt this weekend. My car is mostly a weekend car and my next service is due in August. The SA said no need to service now, Drive your car and service as per schedule in August. 🤔
Have been driving since the past few years. Have driven with an ex major general . He told me to follow the army rule. Take a stop after every 2.5 hrs for 10 min. All food is packed before start. In this 10 min break include bio break , food break etc. I carry coffe with me always to keep me alert. All other points are superb. Carry also equipment to repair a puncture, a toing rope and a jumper cable...
Long distance driving points covered very well n included all important long distance driving tips. Proper rest before d trip n "Stay Awake" I feel is d most important points of long distance driving. Suggestions (pure personal)...starting time should be 4 or 4.30 AM n distance around 700km/day. Regards
Yup it Depends from person to person. Some people give up after 2-300 kms. Some keep going on for hours continuously. You should drive as per your own comfort and capabilities. Thanks for watching 😊😊
I agree with you. I have driven from Mumbai to Bengaluru, Udupi, Hyderabad, Indore , Ahmedabad and so on . Most important is to drive at a steady speed .
Yes i too am a long distance by road enthusiast and 100% agree with you. My question is are you a personal hobby enthusiast or do business oriented tours?
The best part about driving at night is that there is no city/local traffic plus focus is on specific area/road wherein headlamps are projecting lights. If someone is nigh person then one can take a nap of 2 hours and start at 10 or 11 pm. I start from Delhi at around 9:30 pm to reach my native place at around 5-6 pm in Himachal (450 km). Thanks for sharing the tips!!👍
Thank you very much. I am usually guilty of 6, 7, and 9. My long drives are usually 12 to 18 hours over flat and mountainous terrains, one way then same time on the return. Number 1 and 10 are indeed lifesaving. I have to repeat watching to learn more.
Yes it's not about distance. It's about kind of terrain you are negotiating... when we went to spiti it was only 100-120 kms of travelling per day that took 6-8 hours. Thanks for watching and appreciation 😊
Defensive driving is the best. Just try to anticipate the move of fellow drivers and pedestrians and you have a good chance to avoid accidents. Thanks for watching and Inputs
Agree with all your points. I am an avid rider and driver for 16years and 13 years respectively. The last part is highly essential. Feel sleepy, park your vehicle on a safe place, and sleep. At night, if I sleep, I tend to keep my engine on, with ac on and glass up, so in case of a flight scenario I can simply roll away quickly.
Keeping AC on with engine running in a stationary car is deadly specially if you are sleeping in the car itself. Carbon monoxide has claimed so many lives in this situation. Be very careful and risk discomfort without AC rather than death.
Very nice tips, I would add that a chilled bottle of soda to wash your face when you can would be great in keeping you fresh. I also share my location with a close set of friends so that they know where we are and adds a layer of safety.
1: My phone holder is fixed right in front on driver side AC window vent. So the air flow keeps it cool 2: Yes Dashcam is very helpful. It can save you from unnecessary harrasment and hassle. There's a video on my channel to explain the advantages of same..
I am a regular traveller of 1000 km in a day while going my home Village single hand. I regularly follow your fourth advice of starting very early around 2 AM.
Good points shared specially speed limits & stay awake!!!!! and yes leaving at 2am or 3am in the morning never thought of that we usually plan our drives around 4am of so .... but over informative video specially for beginners !!! Thank you for sharing !
Thank you for the tips. Also thanks to people giving tips in comment section. I am kind of new long route drive, i have driven a lot in city but highways are completely different. Thank you all for the tips. One quick question, should i also keep puncture repair kit handy since most of the tyres are tubeless.
Nice Advise ...I'm from Kolkata...I have been driving 7-8 months...In the month of July I went Mandarmani which is 172 km from Kolkata..it was nice journey and I have driven smoothly with single break (Up/down both) ..Now i'm palning to visit Puri (Odisha) which is approx 500KM from Kolkata and planed to go on endof October and want to start 9 to 10pm night so that we can be reached in the next morning because it takes 10+ hrs as per google and most of the youtuber informed. need some advise on this planing. Plz...
Drive at night only if you are comfortable being awake whole night. It takes a lot of stamina and energy and rest to ensure you are attentive in night and also safety can be concerning on lonely stretches at night. If u can manage all that, then the plan is OK..
Superb explanation bro I was in delhi for 17 years from Delhi to Mysore I have traveled 5 Times up and down by swift Diesel my longest distance in one day is 1200+ KMS delhi to batlibai in Maharashtra and once mysore to Orissa 2020 to bring my family who were struck up in September I was a very fast driver before 120+ now I am following u .I take minimum stops now a days I am riding 2 wheeler since 2 years and in a single day I have rode711 kms in bike it was a monsoon ride I have experienced sleeping in night and took a nap in dhaba 👍👌
I would add that there should preferably be two drivers on long haul trips. It is far better to share the driving than do it all alone. Your last point was the most important. Many years ago there was a Himachal roadways bus travelling up to Simla.Enroute on the hills the driver who had had very little rest was falling asleep at the wheel and requested the passengers that he would like to stop for a 15 minute nap. They refused to allow him the break. A short while later the bus went over the side killing most of them…..
Yes I have. Like for instance while coming back from Karnataka, between Pune to Delhi, I took a 20-25 mins nap in car in a Dhaba parking near Nashik, while Vanshika and Adiv had their lunch. From there on I was fresh enough to Drive till Chittorgarh until night..
AB, very rarely I watch TH-cam videos till the end and with full concentration You got me locked here.. Sincere thx I have just bought an xuv700 for the purpose of road trips in India.I have done significant road trips access Europe and US I would like to learn from you all other enthusiasts for my upcoming India road trips Ventures! Will keep watching this space and ask suggestions from you!
Superb....superb....superb.... Simple and yet so important these points are.... I loved your drawer with all the goodies. Thank you for making this video.
I have driven non-stop from Bangalore to Prayagraj (Allahabad) in 27 hours and back in 23 hours, with 2 hours of Bangalore City traffic. Total distance covered was 1765 Kms, used Verna and it was running 550+ Kms in one full tank. Most challenging part was to see my wife and pet sitting for such a long time, though i used to take 5-10 min bio breaks for my pet every 3-4 hours. This trip was planned on 3rd Dec 2020 and back on 10th Jan 2021. It took me more time while going as I was not having fastag, trip was not planned in advance.
Hi AB, I am planning my trip to allahabad from Mumbai in the month of October, so far I have drive 4000 km including city and inter states. All you points are really amazing and guiding, do I need to take care of any more things?
These are are general points applicable to most of the drivers. Just make sure you carry some proper tools and gear for your ride. Rest people gain from their own experience and mistakes. So go ahead and start the adventure.. best of luck 👍
Every point is very relevant. When travelling solo it’s even more relevant. I’d also like to highlight the state of road hypnosis- something even i experienced after driving nonstop for almost 6 hours. Stopped for a while drank water washed face then started off again.
The initial video extract is from Mumbai Pune expressway... 👍 one must travel by this road in Rainy season... Anways Ashish sir thanks for sharing valuable information...
Thanks. It's a dashcam clip from our trip to Karnataka in 2019. Though I have driven a number of times on this expressway but driving there in rain is always more pleasurable. Thanks
Namaste, Caren ki headlight ke liye. Not comfortable with company fitted headlight in night Driving on highway. Can you suggest which lamp is appropriate for carren
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I usually do long road trips with my kid and wife, the longest distance I have covered in a day 1700 miles. Few of stuffs I want to add that try to utilize night time maximum, something like start at 9:00 -10:00 PM and drive whole night all other people except driver will feel less stress. Do not eat fried snacks or heavy meals it may cause gas as you will awake at night and remain seated for long time. Do not stop your car at place for tea/food where you do not see few people (security reason). Keep comforter and pillow in car and other than dedicated seat try to have atleast one person less than seat capacity ( like max 2 people in back seat). While people are slipping at night make sure everyone put on seat belts even people at back seat. Carry full spare wheel if your car doesn't come with one get one. Don't get engaged in argument with anyone on road during break, for any concern contact local authorities. Most important thing if you feel sleepy stop at hotel if hotel is not available near by stop the car at side/ rest area / in parking let it run and take a nape for couple of hours but do not get out of car, leave doors open or sleep in turned off car.
Very aptly put. Being a city driver for over 9 years now with a max of about only 110 km covered sometimes, found the advices inspiring and helpful enough to try out longer distances... Thank you, Happy New Year and God Bless.
Since last fourteen years, I keep puncture kit and a air pump in my car, (all roadside puncture Wallas didn't know to repair tubeless tyres). which has been very useful for me.
Depends on the condition of vehicle. Ideally it should be 3-4 hours. But I have driven continuously for 8 hours also for a couple of times in different trips. So listen to your engine and better maintained it is longer it can run..
All the points are valid for long distance travelling. Am 64 yrs and drove around 6 lac kms so far.Add few more tips- a) start at 5 am after getting ready and bath is must to remain fresh and finish latest by 10 pm for safety reasons b) do not consume hard drinks before night of journey or during it c ) cotton rope of around 10 mts length must be kept with stepney as in case towing is required - how you will tie up d ) tyres and stepney must be in good condition- NSD ( non skin depth ) of tread must be more than 3 mm in all tyres as it is top safety feature e) if you are tired nothing can stop sleep and human beings take quick nap of 2/ 3 seconds and if driving at 80 km/ hr distance of 44 mts will be covered in 2 seconds, any thing can happen. So, this is most important safety aspect and driver must stop and take nap of 20 to 30 mts f ) recommended inflation pressure in all tyres including spare tyre to be kept before starting journey, do not use local garages for it and stick to fuel stations , it will make your ride comfortable as high inflation pressure makes ride bumpy g ) never keep cold drink / water bottle or similar objects below driver seat as during emergency braking such items quickly roll over below ABC pedals and can cause serious hazard h ) needless to say about use of seat belts including rear seat occupants- life of Lady Dyna could have been saved if she would have wore it i) cruise control reduces fatigue considerably and must be used j ) best speed is 80 to 100 km/ hr depending on road condition, weather, condition of car, highway speed limit , fuel economy, travel time and control on car. Do not tempt to overtake speedy cars crossing you as it is dangerous to race as it increases blood flow in the body and mistakes can happen
Your point G is worthy.
It is the thing where put your life in risk unknowingly.
Thank you Sir.
Noted.
Point Number G . super awesome . what an insight. cant come to a driver who has not driven it extensively.
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How taking 20 to 30 min nap helps, when feeling drowsy, sleepy etc strictly no no, its a stop till day rise.
Just a tip: plan to service car a week before and not a day before, as in service there could be some mechanical error done by service people and that could lead to breakdown. If serviced few days before there is every chance the issue could popup in ur regular usage and you get it rectified before the travel.... and I had this experience
No one suggest service sud b just 3 days back. It sud b within a month
True But Service should be One Month Before
Dear Rajendra, schedule services of car to be followed but your view has weigtage of getting it done much before day of journey. Thumb rule is to check engine oil level and remaining liquids, brakes, stepney and tyres before proceeding for long journey.
Agree with you.
Very good suggestion, I personally experience this trouble.
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Best rules I follow is to drive 6am to 6pm, only in daylight hours, take care of you tyre pressure, always pre determine where your breaks will be, and lastly never to fall for speeding.
true words. I do follow the exactly same principle :)
Obviously, it is best to drive in daylight hours....
@@neuferbasumatary8365 not so obvious for everyone, people do drive unnecessarily during dark hours and that too on high speeds causing fatalities
Me too. I normally start between 5 AM- 5:30 AM and end it before sunset. No break in between other than nature's call. We eat a little amount while driving that too in the slow lane on an empty road (like a paratha roll) followed by a little quick coffee dose. That way I comfortably drive.
@@PankajPoddar happy to see many people following the same principles as we do. Ours road trip tradition is to take home made sandwiches..aloo sandwich and cheese sandwich with Doritos with some drink (obviously non alcoholic). We too eat while driving in slow lanes
//30 years of International Driving Experience //
1. Always service your car + spare tyre
2. No speeding
3. Plan your journey in advance
4. Follow 6am-6pm Rule
5. Don't cut lanes
6. Don't tailgate emergency vehicles
7. Don't overtake from left lane
8. Always always wear your seatbelt for all passangers
9. Be sensible n responsible on Indian Roads
10. Don't drink n drive also don't drive n drink either!
11. Don't drive immediately after heavy meals
12. Follow body cycles amd take regular tea & bathroom breaks.
13. Enjoy the journey instead hurrying to reach the destination.
14. Turn off AC and keep window down a little if you feel sleepy. Stop n find a hotel near by
15. Follow MSM & PSL rule of driving.
16. Remeber SPEED KILLS.
Good points
What is MSM and PSM rules of driving?
mirror - signal - manoeuvre (MSM) and position - speed - look (PSL).
Average speed to maintain?
@@roamingcruisers7773 I drive max 70-80km/hr even if roads are clear and enjoy what nature has to offer when I am traveling for work or pleasure. If you are in a hurry then simply leave a little early. No point in accelerating just because you are going to reach a few minutes early!
I would like to add a couple of points as per my comfort: A) Avoid socks and shoes and slippers, instead put up comfortable sandalas to have a ventilation for feets. B) dont keep AC direction directly on your face, it makes you thirsty very frequently, it dries your eye pupils. C) when you take a brake in the journey, do some ankle and shoulder relaxation exercise. D) When you are driving in first lane i.e. close to road divider, as much as possible avoid to tail gate to a big truck or bus with a close distance, i would prefer to keep a distance at least two cars in between. The reason is because to have a good response time to avoid surprise pathholes on the road which the truck/bus ahead of you have already avoided or digested but its a dangerous for you to maneuver your small car to avoid it being in first lane.
Most important always try to give way to speeding vehicles without any ego or anger. There is all possibility that the speeding vehicle may be in need or hurry to reach its destination or otherwise as well let him enjoy speed dont be a roadblock to him/her.
Thanks for sharing useful insights. For Point D, 2 Second Rule to be followed on highways- let vehicle in front of you to cross any pole fitted on left side of highway and then immediately you start counting One Thousand One and One Thousand Two ( it takes two seconds ) and then check if your car reaches the same pole after finish of counting. If you reach at correct time then proper distance is being maintained by you for safety. If you cross the pole , it means you are fast and slow down and keep proper distance. If you cross pole late then also it is safe.
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Thanks for your suggestions
Wonderful description and suitable advice. Thanks
Well said .
I am 73 and have been driving long distance for years. Currently we make a 1000 km road trip every month. Next month we are driving down to Goa (from Ahmedabad). All points covered in this video are relevant and well explained. I would like to add, specially for over 65 drivers like me, to avoid driving after sunset. Old eyes are more susceptible to glare and is very disturbing. So plan your journey break before sunset.
Thanks sir
@@ABVentures ! Can you say which is safer in highways a small car or medium sized suv. Specially in highways where big trucks and 12 or 14 wheel huge trucks and dumpers go along with busses or hig pickups.
Driving license is not renewed after 70 years of age.you are 73 years.how?
@@surrbg Who says so? License is issued till you are medically fit. We have people in our group over 80 and holding valid driving licenses.
Yes, I am 63+ and I feel it. Thank you.🙏
I drove Chennai to Kolkata 1700 Km in 2 days (solo). I started my trip at 5am and same day around 8pm reached Visakhapatnam. Next day started trip around 6am and reached my final destination at 10pm. Took half an hour rest of every 4 hours driving. My opinion while driving wear simple stripe shoes and don't keep any bottle type things at driver side. Enjoy drive....Keep safe.👍
I think one great advantage in long trips will be to have a co-driver. So if your spouse doesn't drive, ask him/her to learn. If the two drivers take 4 hours on/off shift, your car moves for 16 hours a day while you drive it only for 8.
Dear Sarkar, you are absolutely correct. If another co-driver is there then journey becomes more enjoyable.
Good tips. I have similar experience as yours. Driven 4.5L kms over a span of 22 years. I have some additions to this wonderful list. 1. This is to your point 2. Never service your vehicle right before a journey. But do it a few days before. Reason is sometimes the mechanics change something which could alter something very dynamically. Like getting wheels aligned sometimes they dont do a good job and you will end up with a vehicle pulling all over. Do it in anticipation of the trip but never on the previous day. Get used to the vehicle with new parts and servicing ensure its ok then take. 2. Have a navigator. Suring long trips my wife sits next to me and NEVER sleeps. Keeps talking looks out overtakes for me if i have no visibility etc. This makes the drive pleasurable and also less stressful and safe. 4 eyes are better than 2. 3. Never sleep next to the driver. 4. When too tired its good to stop. But instead of walking up and down and washing face just push back the seat and have a power nap of 15 to 20 mins. This does wonders. Happy motoring.
Yes that's true having a navigator always helps and thanks a lot for the appreciation and inputs. means a lot 😊😊
100% agree with the navigator stuff. Nevertheless other points are equally valid
1)Take proper rest
2)service your car
3)plan breaks
4)start early
5)pack eatibles and essentials
6)use gps or google maps
7)don't drives fast, drive steadily
8)stay comfortable
9)eat light and stay hydrated
10)stay awake
Thanks for listing down the points...😊
Few things to add as I also drove 3.5 lakhs kms & almost 16 years of experience in long routes.Every states you find different types of driving experience, better you start your journey at 4AM.Ideal for reaching your destination on time,don't compete with anyone, sometimes it happens as someone overtakes you wrongly. So,just forgive him & enjoy your ride.
Best tip❤
1 more thing I would like to add. Do not filter the options like “no toll” routes in google maps especially in the odd hours and when you are in the unknown territories. I can get seriously wrong sometimes. Wherever possible, strictly follow national highways
No toll options take you via narrow routes and undesirable routes too
Yes, It can be wrong turn scene.
never replay completely on GPS. One time it took me to a river and on the same day it took me to a place where the road ended and there was no road at all.
trust government boards more than GPS in India. And talk to locals for God's sake.
Thats a nightmare 😢
When feel sleepy in nights dont try to drive using nap breaks, tea etc. Just put the car at side (if possible take night stay) and wait for the day. First principle is never drive in nights(after 11) and strictly no if feeling drowsy, sleepy.
Very nice
Nice content Bhai. I live in Botswana and have driven no less then 2 million kms. First a truck for 300000 kms and then different cars as progress came along: you are absolutely right in the idea of starting early and planning breaks well. Eat small portions at one time. For men like me use the bush to attend nature’s call. My longest trip has been 1400 kms in a day- Botswana to Cape Town. Wow just love the road. Take care. Jai Mata Di🙏🏻
Thanks a lot for the appreciation and your inputs. Wish you best of luck for future endeavours... jai mata di
You are simply great Boss. Please accept my salute.
Jai Mata Di!!
The most important point is physical fitness, if you are not physically fit, you cannot take the fatigue due to driving. If you can jog for 2 to 3 kms continuously and exercise, in past 6 months, trust me you will not face tiredness or fatigue for 700kms.
Agreed
I do long drive and I can tell you that this guy is right on track. I have the same experiences. Drive slow and easy. Good music and AC. Don’t stop to eat in restaurants and stuff your tummy. Eat smaller portions ever 3-4 hours. Take coffee (carry hot water and coffee powder). Don’t drive after sunset especially after a long day. Don’t do risky overtakes. Take it easy. Take enough sleep. Take a crocin pill after the drive before sleep for a good restful sleep. You will wake up fresh next day. Install dual DASHCAMs (must) to save you from any unwanted hassles.
Dada, i am a tourist bus driver Ajmer to kolkata 35hrs.
Kolkata to lumbini 14hrs.
Kolkata to hyderabad 38hrs.
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@@ABVentures Sir can you also give some tips how to drive on steep u turning hilly roads .?
asambhav 😂
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Very good information. We travelled from Pune,Agra,Delhi,Shimla,Manali,Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujrat,Bombay to Pune by Innova. We followed maximum speed limit of 80km/h even on Yamuna express way. It helped us alot. Car will not give any unexpected brake-downs and you will be safe and comfortable.
Exactly sir. Zip zap zoom wala funda is for race tracks and amateurs. For long distance trips on public highways, you need a certain level of stability and maturity... Thanks for understanding
Biggest difference for driving long distance - Always hold the steering with both hands. I have tried this and it is magical. Now I always drive holding steering with both hands.
What are the benefits of holding the steering with both hands bro?
@@AMARENDRAKUMAR100 It distribute the stress equally to both side instead of just one. I spoke to a Physiotherapist and he also told me the same to reduce damage. Also holding by just one hand will change your natural posture and your right side will get stretched forward. A lot more....
Not only for stress if airbags open on any unforeseen accidents your hands won't undergo a fracture .
@@AMARENDRAKUMAR100 Ayush is correct. Driving means holding steering wheel with both hands for perfect controll. Driver constantly applies force with both hands on steering to keep an automobile in correct position /lane, bears heavy cornering forces while nevigating curves and absorbs force during sudden braking etc. Using one hand is not advised for long durations. May be in city driving we all use one hand.Engineers shifted from Normal Steering to Power Steering to reduce fatique of drivers specially of HCV ( Heavy Commercial Vehicles ).
My longest drive till now is around 800 kms. And my top speed is around 80-100. Totally agreed with u for the last point👍🏼👍🏼. Driving enthusiasts here😁😁😁
Thats gr8
Same with me. I rarely drive above 80 km/h but I don't need more than two 5 minutes break as due to slow speed, I don't feel tired that much.
I started driving with 2 wheeler Apache RTR 160 2011. My first trip was Hyderabad to Bangalore which is around 600 kms which we completed in 8 hours. I didn't had phone at that time just a small phone for calling. I have travelled almost entire south in bike only and then started to conquer west and north with four wheeler. But never made a channel to which I regret. A love from one traveller to traveller
Thanks a lot boss. Love your spirit to travel and explore...
Kitne kilometre mein brake liya tha first speed kitni rakhi thi
Excellent trips. i did the same on my first solo long drive from Lucknow to Agartala. I covered 940 KM on first day and reached on the morning of 3rd day.Planned my stay, took break/nap whenever needed, wore comfortable clothes (t shhirt and a short). On such journey one should be responsible on the road and no need to rush.
Thanks for sharing
Additional point: The steering and seat adjustment should be such that it causes minimum strain on the shoulders, neck and back. Especially when you share the driving with others, seat and steering should be re-adjusted to your comfort.
Valuable tips. Nice info. Just one concern, starting a journey at 2-3 am is a bit cautious approach as you actually drive in the mid of WOCL (window of circadian low). You may be rested good but can't be sure about other drivers, especially on two-way roads So I try to start the journey around 4:00-4:30 am. But it may work for an experienced driver like you...
Though you travel with co-passengers (maybe family and friends), please make a video for tips on driving long distances ALONE. Sometimes we require to travel really long stretches without any co-passengers. A lonely trip of 500 km is actually equivalent to 800 km (if not more) of traveling with co-passengers...
Yes. I do not recommend it too.
Correct tips. Longest road trip 850 KM in a day. Longest night drive from Manali to Jaipur ( sightseeing got extended and had to reach Mumbai in 2 days). Always driven between 90 to 110. Can't push Scorpio with stock tyres. After putting yokohama geolandar at was comfortable upto 120 can push upto 140 but not good for long trip as suggested by you.
I think Scorpio is not designed for speeds above 120. Infact no car should go that high coz even our roads are not safe for speeding. Thanks for watching 😊😊😊
I did 1120 kms in a single stretch ... with having small tea and snacks break only...
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@@anujbhadouriya7255 Eating less works the best. Better to avoid acidic and gassy foods such as snacks. Normal paratha rolls or fruits are better or even cucumber.
Sir ji the longest drive i made is from Pasighat(Arunachal Pradesh) to Gorakhpur(Uttar Pradesh) approx 1800km.without any stop in 2014...thanks for ur advice.👍
Without any break??? Seems impossible...but still you are a Bond... James..
One of the most humble and sensible video on TH-cam with very important information . Congratulations.😊
Very Well articulated and explained effectively in a very simple manner. These 10 tips are indeed a traveller's guide to safe, secure and comfortable driving experience especially when driving long distance with the family..Thank you Ashish for sharing your rich experience and these very valuable tips. Will go a long way........!!!
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Great; inspired. Yes a good sleep is very important. Normally I don't get enough sleep the night before the day of trip. I wake up hours earlier to the alarm bell. This gives some tiredness during long drive.
All your tips are absolutely correct and important.....though I believe the only point where I differ my opinion is starting as early as 2-3AM....because this is the time when mostly truck drivers (who drives overnight) start feeling dizzy and can cause accident without your fault...start as early as sun rises is my motto...
However have not driven more than 400kms in a day...may be I am still inexperienced for real long drives..
Well i agree with you but if i have to cover 800-900 kms in a day i prefer starting early. It's better to start early than driving late at night...Thanks 😊
Bhai dil jit Liya app ne
Thank you bhatiya ji! It is very informative and helpful for any long distance travel.
I eco your thoughts and experience when we drove from
Delhi->Nagpur->Chennai->Kanyakumari->Kerala->Goa->Mumbai-> Rajasthan->Delhi
The trip was entirely an amazing experience. There were two cars - Maruti Brezza and Tata Nexon. We ensured to start the journey as early possible and reach the resting destination before it's late. The idea is very clear the more you are cautious about your vehicle and your driving the more it will be safe for you and the family. We need to be very sure and careful because it is not only who is on the road but it they may be people who may not be very confident in driving. So we need to keep your eyes open because an accident may be averted due to assertiveness.
We always chalk out plan, stuff snacks and eatables, co-navigator, safety gears and services vehicles.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable journeys!
All points are very valid - but I don't agree on two points. I have also driven long distances, while in India and also while working abroad in Saudi Arabia and Oman. 1. Leaving early at about 2-3 in the morning - it may be risky since you may not have completed your sleep, and chances are that you will feel sleepy - and its possible that before you decide to take a break, unfortunate incident may happen. 2. Taking a break after 3-4 hours. I think driving for 3-4 hours may be too tiring, and you may feel the fatigue fast. I feel every 2 hours of driving, one must take break, wash your face, have a cup of tea. I would also like to 3 more points. I. Ensure your spare wheel is in good condition and fully inflated. II. Ensure all tools are in place. III. Carry some essential first aid items. Commander Arvind Taneja. Indian Navy.
Thanks for tips for long drive .I am 66 yrs still I like long drive .And I also follow most of tips given by you .therefore I can drive and keep myself fresh during journey .
Start time of 4:00 am is good.. 2-3 is prime sleep hours..
Yes...depending on the local sunrise time - 4: 00 to 4:30 am is ideal to be on the road. In this way, we avoid driving for a longer time in the WOCL (window of circadian low) zone.
I've been driving for 15 yrs and agree with all the points mentioned. My Max journey was 1200kms a day and 2000 in 2 days. Point is to carry all the tools required on journey, jack, wrench, extra extra spare tyres.
Tyre inflator jumper cable towing gcable
1What is your opinion on age and long distance driving. I have entered my 70th year and still want to drive myself for long distances. So far I have not faced any major problems while driving. In fact when I retired at the age of 62, I drove all the way from Nagpur to Ahmedabad. I started at 4:30 am and reached Ahmedabad at 11: 30 pm that is 19 hours of driving with some stops. There was four lane between Nagpur and Amravati, then from Amravati to Gujarat border the NH 6 was basically two lane and then from Gujarat border to Ahmedabad it was again four lane. You suggest use of GPS or google maps. I have found that as far as highways are concerned google maps is very accurate but when we have to maneavour in villages or towns or cities or when we have to navigate on state highways or district roads or link roads, it gives very confusing directions leading to wrong destinations many a times. Your video was very informative and I will definitely now be more strict with the points mentioned.
I am 74 and plan to drive from Nasik to Kerala (1750 kms) in my Suzuki Wagon R 2017 model. Sir what is your advise. I plan to cover the journey in 3 days.
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You both are young guys keep it up 👌
Myself is 60+ love driving 🙏
Journey started on 24 Sep morning and reached Kerala on 3rd day evening without any problems.
@@danielmathews598 Excellent Sir ji 👍
Great Information...I have Driven Vertical and Horizontal India , Including Many parts of Maharashtra.. South India 5 times ..Now starting again for a Big ride in November .. I have learned self exactly as per your video. .I am 60 and I drove Amritsar to Bhilwada and Bhilwada to Pune in 16+16 Hrs...I Drive alone accompanied by Wife ...But Thanks to the Information again
Thanks for Watching 😊
"Drive between 80 to 100kmph" only experienced drivers use these words.
Correct
we get best mileage in this range
I love to drive between 80-100, but I m beginner, also did more than 5 time 1000+ km in a day, cause of COVID-19 ....
Dear Jayeshji, consistency comes with experience. A good driver will always maintain a contant speed and driving in lane. One will be relaxed due to these two attributes. In India, 4 road accidents happen in a minute in which one person dies. So in an hour, 60 persons die and now multiply it by 24 and then by 365 days and you get figure for a year. Staying safe on road is top priority rather in how much less time one has covered the journey. All Mini - Alto, Santro, Go,i10, Tiago etc and Compact- Swift, i 20, Polo etc are not meant to drive at 120 km/hr and beyond. See on Yamuna Expressway ( Noida - Agra ) and Lucknow Agra Express way the speed of this category of cars ? Most of them are used to drive intra city and inter city at times and when they get chance to drive on these express ways, attaining high speed remains only motto. Now they are not aware about condition of tyres( even one weak tyre can blow out on concrete highway in summer ), brakes ( weak brake can not controll the car and absence of ABS makes it more vulnerable ) and how wind velocity at high speeds changes stability of a small car on such expressways ? So unknowingly following Mid Size SUVs / SUVs or Sedans on such routes results into severe accidents. One should know the limit of a car ? We lock our homes every day but lock a thief is unable to break once in life time serves the purpose. Similarly, safe driving habits are must and it comes handy when required the most. It is more pertinent as in India getting a DL with out obtaining any formal training is way of life. Driving an Alto and a Bolero or wide body Mecedes needs different skill sets but in our country no provision to upgrade DL is there. That is why driving at safe speed is prerequisite. Trust you will respond to it.
I agree with all ur tips..... doing the same..... driving from 42 years..... recently done nonstop 1100 kms many times , avg speed 110 kmph...... sometimes 150 only for few seconds...but always been safe....in my case just self check ...as my car is very new....and yes I drive nonstop 18 hours....only stop fr refuel and air check....but yes all ur points are right....and the top priority is saftey of the ocupants and the car....
Thanks for the appreciation 😊😊
I embrace you as longdrive guru. It needs lot of experience dedication and determination with discipline to cover more than 1000km on Indian roads. Each and every word of yours is logical and true. Thank you for providing honest guidance in general.
Wishing you long healthy and prosperous life.
Thanks a lot for the support and appreciation sir... 😊😊😊
Hey AB... very good and informative video.
I agree with every single point you have mentioned.
I just recently drove 1200 kms in 15 hrs from vizag to bangalore in my new compass and now i wish i had seen this video earlier;)
it's easy to take these points for granted and it takes a very good samaritan to put common sense back into public:)
very well done....
For those who do not exercise daily, it would be better to atleast do 20minutes of stretch exercises, 20min of walking and 20min of breathing atleast 15days in advance of trip; then you will definitely enjoy the trip and be free from cramps and fatigue since you would hv built stamina. Also try to lift small weights. All family members should get up and freshen-up by 4am; Driver should be last to wakeup and freshenup. Start your trip latest by 4.30am & escape city traffic. Stay safe, Stay healthy, Stay Happy.
My Ishwar this advice is wonderful mind-blowing...Kudos to you Jio Dost...Hats off. Becz even if I excercise daily or with skipping a day or two , this preparation of journey is helpful.
Last thing salute bro......kisi ki zindagi more important
Extremely valuable tips. How much an automatic transmission car with cruise control helps in these long drives...?
Cruise control is a must...i takes the load of your right leg..and you can enjoy the journey
Automatic cars doesn't offer much help in long drives .but they do offer relief while in city driving and too much of hills . But make sure in that case your break fluids are sufficient level . As in automatics there is no clutch control which one could use while down hill assist.
Biggest hurdle in driving is need of shifting gears and that is why automatic transmission was introduced. Similarly in long jouney , driver is tired of keeping foot on the accelerator and hence Cruise Control came on the picture . Both technologies reduce driver fatigue and thus improve safe driving.
Watched your video yesterday and completed first long journey of my life today.
Thank you sir
Thanks for the appreciation 🙂
I did himachal to Varanasi without resting on urgency 1100km thanks to my Honda Amaze car, such a comfortable car, no body pain.. Before this I went only 50 km trip.
Hmm. I hope all is well. Thanks for watching
Comments like these give confidence to first timers,👍
I'm planning to do Mumbai - Bangalore in Honda Amaze cvt this weekend. My car is mostly a weekend car and my next service is due in August. The SA said no need to service now, Drive your car and service as per schedule in August. 🤔
Have been driving since the past few years. Have driven with an ex major general . He told me to follow the army rule. Take a stop after every 2.5 hrs for 10 min. All food is packed before start. In this 10 min break include bio break , food break etc. I carry coffe with me always to keep me alert. All other points are superb.
Carry also equipment to repair a puncture, a toing rope and a jumper cable...
Long distance driving points covered very well n included all important long distance driving tips. Proper rest before d trip n "Stay Awake" I feel is d most important points of long distance driving.
Suggestions (pure personal)...starting time should be 4 or 4.30 AM n distance around 700km/day.
Regards
Yup it Depends from person to person. Some people give up after 2-300 kms. Some keep going on for hours continuously. You should drive as per your own comfort and capabilities. Thanks for watching 😊😊
I agree with you. I have driven from Mumbai to Bengaluru, Udupi, Hyderabad, Indore , Ahmedabad and so on . Most important is to drive at a steady speed .
Add one more. Never keep anything in your rear pocket of trousers. That helps to balance the sitting posture.
2:29 agar 400 kilometres ja chuke hai toh new mane Jayenge kya
आशीष भाई, एक बार North East को भी आईये। I am sure you will love the experience.
Sure sir. Kabhi zaroor plan banayenge
Yes absolutely I can guarantee that you ll love our north east
आपके द्वारा दिये गये टिप्स बहुत ही उपयोगी हैं।
Yes i too am a long distance by road enthusiast and 100% agree with you. My question is are you a personal hobby enthusiast or do business oriented tours?
It's a passion and hobby
The best part about driving at night is that there is no city/local traffic plus focus is on specific area/road wherein headlamps are projecting lights.
If someone is nigh person then one can take a nap of 2 hours and start at 10 or 11 pm. I start from Delhi at around 9:30 pm to reach my native place at around 5-6 pm in Himachal (450 km).
Thanks for sharing the tips!!👍
Thanks a lot for the appreciation. Yes mid night to early morning is the best time to drive. No traffic no heat and you can stretch max distance...
Thank you very much. I am usually guilty of 6, 7, and 9. My long drives are usually 12 to 18 hours over flat and mountainous terrains, one way then same time on the return. Number 1 and 10 are indeed lifesaving. I have to repeat watching to learn more.
Yes it's not about distance. It's about kind of terrain you are negotiating... when we went to spiti it was only 100-120 kms of travelling per day that took 6-8 hours. Thanks for watching and appreciation 😊
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आशीष जी, आप ने बहुत ही कठोर परिश्रम से जो अनुभव प्राप्त किया वह अनमोल है ।आप के अनुभव से सभी को लाभ होगा और यात्रा आनंददायक सुखमय होगी ।
Thanks sir...
Nice 👍
Learn defensive driving
Take power naps (driver only)
It’s good to take a break of 15 min every 2 to 3 hours.
Defensive driving is the best. Just try to anticipate the move of fellow drivers and pedestrians and you have a good chance to avoid accidents. Thanks for watching and Inputs
Agree with all your points. I am an avid rider and driver for 16years and 13 years respectively.
The last part is highly essential. Feel sleepy, park your vehicle on a safe place, and sleep.
At night, if I sleep, I tend to keep my engine on, with ac on and glass up, so in case of a flight scenario I can simply roll away quickly.
Thanks a lot for the appreciation😊
Keeping AC on with engine running in a stationary car is deadly specially if you are sleeping in the car itself. Carbon monoxide has claimed so many lives in this situation. Be very careful and risk discomfort without AC rather than death.
Very nice tips, I would add that a chilled bottle of soda to wash your face when you can would be great in keeping you fresh. I also share my location with a close set of friends so that they know where we are and adds a layer of safety.
Yup good points. Thanks for sharing 😊
Your suggestions are very good and everyone should incorporate your second point because safety is important.
Good idea
Very important tip indeed
Hi, video was very informative. I have few doubts: 1) doesn’t your GPS phone over heat? 2) is dashcam useful?
1: My phone holder is fixed right in front on driver side AC window vent. So the air flow keeps it cool
2: Yes Dashcam is very helpful. It can save you from unnecessary harrasment and hassle. There's a video on my channel to explain the advantages of same..
Thanks for your reply..
I’ve seen your video on advantages of dashcam
i drove my old i10 from kohima to jammu.. that was my longest strech till date... otherwise i have covered whole india that small hatchback
That's great.. Thanks for watching
I am a regular traveller of 1000 km in a day while going my home Village single hand. I regularly follow your fourth advice of starting very early around 2 AM.
Good points shared specially speed limits & stay awake!!!!! and yes leaving at 2am or 3am in the morning never thought of that we usually plan our drives around 4am of so .... but over informative video specially for beginners !!! Thank you for sharing !
Thanks for watching and appreciation 😊
During 6.00-6.30 is risky time.
So 6.45 is more preferable to start according to me.
@@samirdevani5239 How ?
@@sureshvadgama2838 comparativaly accident posssibilities are higher during 6.00-6.30.
@@sureshvadgama2838 when day and night meets
Lighta become confusing
Even 6 pm to 7 pm is also very dangerous 🙏
Thank you for the tips. Also thanks to people giving tips in comment section. I am kind of new long route drive, i have driven a lot in city but highways are completely different.
Thank you all for the tips. One quick question, should i also keep puncture repair kit handy since most of the tyres are tubeless.
Nice Advise ...I'm from Kolkata...I have been driving 7-8 months...In the month of July I went Mandarmani which is 172 km from Kolkata..it was nice journey and I have driven smoothly with single break (Up/down both) ..Now i'm palning to visit Puri (Odisha) which is approx 500KM from Kolkata and planed to go on endof October and want to start 9 to 10pm night so that we can be reached in the next morning because it takes 10+ hrs as per google and most of the youtuber informed. need some advise on this planing. Plz...
Drive at night only if you are comfortable being awake whole night. It takes a lot of stamina and energy and rest to ensure you are attentive in night and also safety can be concerning on lonely stretches at night. If u can manage all that, then the plan is OK..
@@ABVentures Thanks a Lot....I am ok with those...And I must appreciate your feedback...Too Fast..unexpected...Loving it.
Superb explanation bro I was in delhi for 17 years from Delhi to Mysore I have traveled 5 Times up and down by swift Diesel my longest distance in one day is 1200+ KMS delhi to batlibai in Maharashtra and once mysore to Orissa 2020 to bring my family who were struck up in September I was a very fast driver before 120+ now I am following u .I take minimum stops now a days I am riding 2 wheeler since 2 years and in a single day I have rode711 kms in bike it was a monsoon ride I have experienced sleeping in night and took a nap in dhaba 👍👌
I would add that there should preferably be two drivers on long haul trips. It is far better to share the driving than do it all alone. Your last point was the most important. Many years ago there was a Himachal roadways bus travelling up to Simla.Enroute on the hills the driver who had had very little rest was falling asleep at the wheel and requested the passengers that he would like to stop for a 15 minute nap. They refused to allow him the break. A short while later the bus went over the side killing most of them…..
Oh God one should understand that drivers too are humans 🙏
650 km jana hai toh bhi 2 drivers rakhe kya
Very valuable indeed! And I love the way u have transformed ur car with all vital personal modifications, especially the snacks drawers at the back !!
Thanks for this tips..a query have you ever took small nap or break due to sleeping
Yes I have. Like for instance while coming back from Karnataka, between Pune to Delhi, I took a 20-25 mins nap in car in a Dhaba parking near Nashik, while Vanshika and Adiv had their lunch. From there on I was fresh enough to Drive till Chittorgarh until night..
It's better to have a less food while driving .
AB, very rarely I watch TH-cam videos till the end and with full concentration
You got me locked here.. Sincere thx
I have just bought an xuv700 for the purpose of road trips in India.I have done significant road trips access Europe and US
I would like to learn from you all other enthusiasts for my upcoming India road trips Ventures!
Will keep watching this space and ask suggestions from you!
Sure anytime. You can buzz me on Instagram at ashishbhatiaventures. Thanks
Lots of thanks aashish bhai. Love from Nepal🇳🇵
Thanks a lot bhai😊
Superb....superb....superb....
Simple and yet so important these points are.... I loved your drawer with all the goodies. Thank you for making this video.
Thanks 😊😊😊
I have driven non-stop from Bangalore to Prayagraj (Allahabad) in 27 hours and back in 23 hours, with 2 hours of Bangalore City traffic. Total distance covered was 1765 Kms, used Verna and it was running 550+ Kms in one full tank. Most challenging part was to see my wife and pet sitting for such a long time, though i used to take 5-10 min bio breaks for my pet every 3-4 hours. This trip was planned on 3rd Dec 2020 and back on 10th Jan 2021. It took me more time while going as I was not having fastag, trip was not planned in advance.
As beginner myself, these are quite useful tips , no question you have 20 years of driving experience
Hi AB, I am planning my trip to allahabad from Mumbai in the month of October, so far I have drive 4000 km including city and inter states. All you points are really amazing and guiding, do I need to take care of any more things?
These are are general points applicable to most of the drivers. Just make sure you carry some proper tools and gear for your ride. Rest people gain from their own experience and mistakes. So go ahead and start the adventure.. best of luck 👍
Every point is very relevant. When travelling solo it’s even more relevant. I’d also like to highlight the state of road hypnosis- something even i experienced after driving nonstop for almost 6 hours. Stopped for a while drank water washed face then started off again.
The initial video extract is from Mumbai Pune expressway... 👍 one must travel by this road in Rainy season...
Anways Ashish sir thanks for sharing valuable information...
Thanks. It's a dashcam clip from our trip to Karnataka in 2019. Though I have driven a number of times on this expressway but driving there in rain is always more pleasurable. Thanks
I travelled in this road many times.
Specially pune to Lonavla in rainy season.
Pune to mumbai many time.
One time to khandala also.
Stumbled upon this video.. very mature and sensible.. of course only a responsible family guy can strike such a balance.. keep it up 👍👍
Thank Ashish you these tips are extremely helpful.
100% Agree on Point No-7
if you drive 120 km/h + for a long journey then you will get tired. High speed need more attention
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THANKS SIR
Thanks
Bhout badiya bhaijan
Good informative video...I fully agree with you on point no.4.. to start early morning...
In my Last month trip I started 3am in morning...
Perfect. I practice all these.thanks
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Namaste,
Caren ki headlight ke liye.
Not comfortable with company fitted headlight in night Driving on highway.
Can you suggest which lamp is appropriate for carren
काफी अच्छी जानकारी दी हैं लेकिन ये भी बताएं आप यात्रा के दौरान सही होटल कैसे तलाशते हैं । क्या धर्मशालाएं भी सही रहती हैं ।
Online bookings ...जायदातर make my trip या go ibibo से। एक तो hotels का पता चल जाता है दूसरा reviews से उनके अच्छे या बुरे होने का भी पता चल जाता है। बस google maps पे दूरी के हिसाब से अंदाज लगाओ की कौन से शहर में रुकना है। और फिर online hotels search कर लो।
do check this link of a long trip at a stretch of 1600 km in 32 hrs.
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I usually do long road trips with my kid and wife, the longest distance I have covered in a day 1700 miles. Few of stuffs I want to add that try to utilize night time maximum, something like start at 9:00 -10:00 PM and drive whole night all other people except driver will feel less stress. Do not eat fried snacks or heavy meals it may cause gas as you will awake at night and remain seated for long time. Do not stop your car at place for tea/food where you do not see few people (security reason). Keep comforter and pillow in car and other than dedicated seat try to have atleast one person less than seat capacity ( like max 2 people in back seat). While people are slipping at night make sure everyone put on seat belts even people at back seat. Carry full spare wheel if your car doesn't come with one get one. Don't get engaged in argument with anyone on road during break, for any concern contact local authorities. Most important thing if you feel sleepy stop at hotel if hotel is not available near by stop the car at side/ rest area / in parking let it run and take a nape for couple of hours but do not get out of car, leave doors open or sleep in turned off car.
Exellent tips. Thanks for watching 😊😊😊
Life on the wheels 🙏🙏 after ur Mr Bond 😂😂😂😂
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@Dishant Dhingra I maintain and service my car myself....😊
@Dishant Dhingra 😂😂😍
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Very aptly put. Being a city driver for over 9 years now with a max of about only 110 km covered sometimes, found the advices inspiring and helpful enough to try out longer distances... Thank you, Happy New Year and God Bless.
I also go for long drives have done 1000 kms drives, but not as experienced as you but totally agree with your points. Keep it up love your videos
Thanks
Good knowledge sir
Ek Baar Delhi to Lucknow updown gaya tha Mera gher sa around 600km tha or Mera Tvs Jupiter scooty
Wow scooty pe 600kms... superb 👍👍👍
Excellent Tips, I follow the Same. Forgot to include give importance for Car kit like Tyre inflator, Jumper cables etc
Hi sir from where did u get that drawer where u keep all the eatables in the back of your vehicle???
kamal ka video tha beginners k liye ek proper set of guidelines tha very helpful
Ashishji very useful tip. Lots of driving experience 4.50 lakhs km and 20 years. It's marvelous.
Yup now that I think about it I am getting old 🙄😐😊🤣. Thanks for watching
Since last fourteen years, I keep puncture kit and a air pump in my car, (all roadside puncture Wallas didn't know to repair tubeless tyres). which has been very useful for me.
Good to know you. I am like you. use to drive my Santro through out India. I have driven 1260 KM in a day from Chennai to Pune.
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Where did you get racks which shown in the video in where u put eatables
Hey AB can you suggest how no. of kM WE can drive car without any stop... For vehicle engine rest...????
Depends on the condition of vehicle. Ideally it should be 3-4 hours. But I have driven continuously for 8 hours also for a couple of times in different trips. So listen to your engine and better maintained it is longer it can run..
Hey
Adress abt oxygen level in cars a/c cabin , when it reduces.
Open windows & allow fresh air
Very helpful tips for those who wants to take long drive rather who enjoys long drive.