I travel from LA to SLC about twice a year to visit my mom, and I like to take scenic routes (I-15 gets really tedious after the 3rd or 4th time), and here's my list: 1) Make sure your vehicle has had any necessary maintenance (oil change, alignment, etc.) 2) Don't go more than 2 or 3 hours without taking a break - stretch, pee, fuel up, have a snack. 3) Have plenty of music ready, in varying styles (you will get tired of your favorite genre after a few hours). 4) Water and caffeine are your friends... in moderation (see #2). 5) Turn signals are not for you; they indicate your intentions to other drivers so they can react accordingly. Use them. 6) The driver in front of you is like your ex - you need to back off, and give them some damn space. If you can see the color of their eyes or the individual pores in their skin in their rear-view mirror, you are too close. 7) DON'T CAMP IN THE PASSING LANE. DON'T PASS IN THE SLOW LANE. 8) If there are other vehicles within view, TURN OFF YOUR F@&ING HIGH BEAMS! 9) Plan out your route in advance, but don't be afraid to try an alternate route. Consult your map. 10) Take your time, and enjoy the scenery - some of the most desolate places in the world are hauntingly beautiful, and can provide you with lifelong memories if you take the time to appreciate them. Enjoy your trip!
About point No.6, isn't it awesome though when you have that special understanding with the driver in front of you when you keep a safe distance they are comfortable with and like to drive at the same speed, so you end up driving a huge stretch of the road with them? I almost missed my exit last time this happened to me.
Good stuff. Definitely should have been this guy's script. That's what people need to hear. Mostly learn how to fucking drive and operate a car properly including maintenance. lol. Im even worst I was expecting to find tips like how to concoct a makeshift fuel when stuck in some remote ass south american jungle or mountain lol
@@AlexIr99 lmfao, always love that moment in traffic where we end up making a "Express gtfo the way" convoy to pass all the grannies and the soccer mom/dads. You know the one(s) behind just went like you sometimes: "Ok f it we're following this guy atleast he knows how to drive". Then you end up like 4-5 of y'all cruisin tight like "Yeah were together now!" lol
In the words of Clarkson: "Just me in my little metal shell. Time to think, time to work stuff out. Small wonder crabs are so wise." My favorite quote, and very apropos. to this blog. Excellent work, yet again, sir!
I have been on "Mini Road Trips" and I enjoy driving it is very therapeutic. It allows you time to reflect on life and yourself. I get ticked off when my friends hate even driving down the street.i don't understand how people hate driving especially here in SoFlo with the beautiful beaches and weather. Care with Miami Traffic!!!!
aw man i live up here in zephyrhills an lemme tell ya, absolute nightmare trying to get out onto 54 from my neighborhood. we sometimes call it sufferinhills lol.
@Locked In Films man it was so hard the drive.i felt like i was about to fall asleep on the drive up. I drove from Bay area ca to dallas texas. Tommrow 24 hour drive back home.
I will be driving from California to NY soon and I came across this video to make sure I am prepared. I love your energy and rawness in this video. Safe travels!
To your music point, when I go back and forth from college (about a 2hour drive) I listen to comedy specials. Puts you in a good mood, laughing and after one or two of them you're already there!
I love driving, especially at night, whether on a highway or in the mountains, the speed, line, focus, and control of driving keeps it for me engaged (and often helps to keep me awake). During ski season, I drive from NYC to Sugarbush (Warren, VT) - A 6 to 7 hour drive. The first time I did that drive was when I first got my car. I was super excited, couldn't sleep, and so I drove alone leaving NYC at 12AM with only 2 hours of sleep, and arriving there at 6AM (I-91 route). These last two years I do that drive after working 9-5, and take the I-87 route since it has much better and more frequent service stations for rest stops. I've also driven from NYC to Niagara Falls, as well as Cleveland (~8-9 hour drive), leaving at 3AM, and arriving around 12PM... So here's some tips from my experiences: 1. Know your route, and know your distance (it is so easy these days with google maps)... But also know your gas tank size, your driving style, and your mpg on the highway... On an 18 gallon tank, I can drive from NYC to VT on one full tank. driving to Cleveland, I can in theory make it there on one tank, but I was pushing the car much harder, and ran out of gas 2/3 of the way there... 2. Don't drink coffee right away... get something to eat before you set off, but wait till your first break to get your coffee fix... there's nothing worse than wanting to go to the rest room before you've even gotten out of the city (enjoy the departure), but more importantly, if I drink coffee too early I'll crash afterwards... so I try to time my coffee and food so that by the time the coffee runs out I have food energy to burn and vice versa... 3. Lean forward when you get sleepy... This may sound weird, but when I'm sleepy behind the wheel, I sit up and lean forward for a few seconds... allowing more oxygen and blood flow (I think)... I don't know why it works, but it does for me... I regain focus for a little while before I get tired again and repeat this. 4. Stretch and move your legs / feet... If you have cruise control, slow down, get to the right side lane, and cruise for a few minutes while you shift your feet, legs and back around... If you can't do this while turning, just do it on straightaways... this helps you keep circulation going between rest stop breaks, make you feel less stiff and more alert. 5. If you pull the kind of hours like my Cleveland trip (3AM - 11AM), know that you'll get tired right around sunrise, and right around noon... so be extra careful, and plan your breaks accordingly.
cool!! yea i can relate to point 5. When im with my cousin who drives his freightliner argosy for work does a 10hr shift non stop covering just over 1100km within 1 and a quarter fuel tank on his truck. We leave the shed at about 11pm ish. Into the early hours of the morning i get pretty tired
I had to take the MCAT 3 hours away from home. The drive there was very therapeutic, and I ended up doing very well. The test prep company I used kept saying that we should have a fun activity planned for after the exam, and for me it was the drive back haha
I did my first long road trip last summer. 600km, from southern finland to north. Went to see friends who I met online. Took bit over 5 hours. It was amazing trip.
Idk if this comment will reach u. But I'm going 660km to my long dis6 gf and if u have any tips or tricks or just want to let me know about anything pls do.
Drove from Quartsite, AZ to El Paso, Texas. It was an 8 hr drive throughout the night. It was an amazing experience driving in the night time. Just me, the truckers, and the stars out in the open.
I've driven 5 times 430 miles and 6.5 hours alone to visit my boyfriend in Santa Fe New Mexico from Boulder Colorado. I leave after my classes are done (I go to college at CU) and after rush hour since I have to drive through Denver. So I leave around 8 or 9pm and then get there around 2 or 3 am. I love driving through the night, in the open desert and mountains, on i25. Its an amazingly freeing feeling and the only part I don't like is the $80 of gas to get there and back.
james combatengr I second that, and pgone comapnies will ditch on you in middle of nowhere. Be sure you ditch bad phone company before you start driving across the country !
james combatengr Or learn to use a compass. I'm a huge proponent of compasses in cars. Also, stand alone GPS units are much better then phone GPS units. I don't recommend relying on a phone for more then few hour drives.
+Zoltan Szasz Benedek i second that, sprint mobile is not supported and always roaming in this terrible 6hr dead spot from topeka(KS) to denver/aurora(CO)
+nomadic hunter they will if u maintain your gadgets properly, for long distance extend your cellular (4g) plan so that your data is not used fast while using google maps. Standalone gps like garmin works forever they never spoil (this is from my experience)
Gonna do a 14 hr trip when I pick my Miata up I will fly in and drive out, the plan is to leave at 5 am and get home by 10pm (countering in stopping to take a break of course), the key is to not do any night driving in the rural areas and do most of the night driving in the built up areas as in Australia the rural areas have roos just running into cars and its not something you want to happen to you in a Miata !
That fill up advice is damb good advice. I once went on a trip from El Paso to Austin which is about 10 hours. There are 2 towns in the middle of the state, Ft. Stockton, and Sonora which are about 100 miles apart and absolutely nothing in between the two. I was between a half and a quarter of a tank at Ft Stockton and I told myself have plenty. About 75 miles there my fuel light came on. I was praying to God that I would make it and those 25 miles were the longest of the whole trip. I barley made it to a gas station. It would not have gone another 5 miles. Scared the shit out of me.
I love taking road trips by myself. I turn up the music and try to find some back roads along the way so I can mash the throttle a bit. First trip I took by myself was from New York to South Carolina. About 12 hours of driving without stops. I loved it.
I took a road trip when was 19 from Portland to Montana and from there to Anchorage, Alaska all by myself. Boy it was fun. Loved it. Wish i could do this every year!
Love this video!! You've got a great outlook on things, and to give all of us knowledge is pretty awesome. I actually just had a road trip up to Danville, PA from Buena, NJ. I drove an hour down to my parents house in Buena, then my dad drove with my mom and I for a 4 1/2 hour road trip to visit my aunt, uncle, and cousin and to go to my grandpa's funeral. As horrible as the occasion, it was a wonderful time being on the road with my parents who I don't see too much, and to see a few other family members. We went up Wednesday, stayed at my aunt and uncles house overnight and came back home yesterday. Keep the videos coming!! =)
I'm going throughout the Western states of the US in two days! I'm going through Colorado, New Mexico, and everywhere between up to Montana. well spend most of the time in Yellowstone and Colorado. I'm so excited!
In addition to all the things you mentioned, don't forget to check on the weather forecast, especially during the winter. Never go on a road trip with a car equipped with summer tires because it's useless in inclement weather.
I just did a road trip myself I went from Raleigh , NC to Los Angeles California it took me 1 day and 13 hours i did it alone with only 2 hours of sleep. I left Raleigh at 1:35 AM got to Fort Smith at 7 PM on the same day. i got to Texas by 3 AM got to Los Angeles at 11:35 PM the next day. Left on the 6/12/18 got there on 6/13/18 at 11:35 PM SOLO TRIPS ARE THE BEST :)
Number 6.... SUCH a good point. Going from England to Norway used to be on the ferry instead of going through northern mainland Europe. They stopped the ferry and now you have to drive through northern Europe. I thought it looks like a chore to do so but it isn't!
Good video sir. But you can't forget about stopping for breaks, especially on any road trip longer than 3 hours. The "experts" say to stop every hour (for various reasons including health), but use your best judgement by paying attention to the signs your body gives you that you need to stop and take a break. When I had to travel from Charlotte, NC to Chicago, IL in December to take care of some of my dad's affairs I stopped every 2 hours to stretch etc. Only downside was that everything was last minute (you don't plan on someone passing away before they reach 50) so it was a rush to get out there, and a rush to get back. In a little less than 2 weeks I will be going back to take care of some more of his affairs and this time I am going to try and enjoy the trip. Here is to safe travels to everyone hitting the open road as the peak driving season kicks into high gear.
I remember going on a 3 hour drive and then going to a beach and checking out the city, it was so awesome and indeed it was therapeutic. It encouraged me to do more road trips 👍
When you feel really tired just stop somewhere, get out of the car and refresh yourself. I learned a golden rule in South Africa: Stop after every 200 kilometers or 2 hours. It worked very well :)
If you feel tired or sleepy you should pull over in a safe spot turn on your flashlights, lock up your doors leave at least one window opened a bit and take a quick nap, a 30-min nap makes difference. Never resist sleeping. Make sure from time to time you should also pull over for mins and move your legs.
I make the 11 hour drive from south Florida to North Carolina quite regularly. Here are my tips: 1) Set up three or four playlists beforehand. Variety is key in the long haul. 2) Stimulates are your friend. Energy shots, adderall, or good ole fashioned cocaine. Just don't go crazy, and make sure to balance it out with depressants so you don't get too jittery. 3) Check your oil, lights, and windshield wipers before you leave. Even the windshield washer fluid! Helps with bugs and snow so you don't have to clean it at gas stations. 4) A road jerk can really ease the tension about 9 hours in, but nothing too kinky. Keep one eye on the road! 5) Bring plenty of water! 6) Hang your feet out the window with no shoes or socks. The fresh air between your toes will keep you alert. Check to make sure you won't need to brake any time soo
From time to time I go on road trips, I've drove from Maryland to Kentucky (10hr one way drive), From Maryland to Indiana (8 HR one way drive) twice, Maryland to West Virginia (5 hour drive one way). Road trips r fun, you get out to see the open road, see the open world! 👍🚘
Jefferson Co WV to Southport, NC. 7 hours, beautiful countryside, Drive through the great city of Richmond, VA. Also, you get to drive on long stretches of the rare two lane I-95 in NC(usually three lanes or more)
Another good tip would be bring a good floor jack. Even though it adds a little weight in your car, its a lot better to have a floor jack if you have a flat than trying to fumble with a scissor jack on the highway.
Great video. Also make sure to bring some water, and maybe cd's if you don't have satellite radio. Also a flashlight and pocket knife are important. If you have kids, bring some video games or something to keep them occupied. Last summer we drove from Florida to Idaho - four and a half days there, five days back. I would do it every summer if I could. I never drive more than 2 or 3 hours without a stretch break. I never drive all night long. 7 - 9 hours per day is my limit, max. Google Maps is a life saver.
Going on a 1,450 mile journey in a couple weeks. To top it off I'm driving solo. Even though I'm really nervous, anxious, I never really thought about viewing it as time to reflect on where I am in life, being that my life is about to change in a huge way. New people, new places. Well anyway thanks for the video, and the encouragement I guess..
Great tips, man. Especially the one about getting gas at the same time with lunch lol. Looking at an empty gas gauge w/ no gas station in sight is not bueno
great video, david! I abdolutely love going on road trips to Chicago, which is about 2.5-3 hrs from me. its so relaxing but also adventurous going traveling by myself. I love it!
I drove my dad's Highlander from Canada to New jersey for straight 9 hours. And hopefully this summer i'm taking another trip to NJ to DC and Back to NJ... most likely 9 hours in my high mileage 13' mustang 😀 lets see how it goes
It's also good not to let your gas tank run Empty so you don't burn out your fuel pump. Anyway, the return leg of a road trip can be kind of a downer since you're going back home. The outbound leg is always more fun. I wanted to take a road trip last fall but was financially unable to do so. And part of that route would have been new to me. Sigh.
It's funny, people think I'm crazy for the road trips I've gone on. I did a roadtrip from Indiana to Oregon , twice. Not sure what it is, bit being alone on a long road trip is great.
At 78mph nobody will bother you. Set the cruise and enjoy the trip. Stop when you need to, get back on the interstate and set the cruise at 78 mph. You will be amazed at the amount of ground you will cover. It's no big thing. One day you will be on the Great Lakes-16 hours later you will be on the Gulf Coast. Plan your trip to avoid rush hour in any of the cities you will travel through and you will sail right through to your destination. Remember that everyone on the road, including you, have people who love them. Don't do anything to break their hearts. Be smart, drive safe, and keep your eyes on the road. Safe travels my friends.
I need help driving from San Jose, CA to Las Vegas. Im pretty nervous. My body gets sore, and I get scared of far miles. Maybe you can help me find out good stopping points.
This was a great video as I'm about to make a fantastic drive from Dallas to California 21hr drive but I think you should make a video on what kinda things to do to your car before hitting the road like taping the front end and such
I’m driving from Chicago to Los Angeles. I-80 isn’t bad but getting through Colorado is kinda scary but I’m definitely a roadster. Thank God I kno the directions
Great tips! Having your car ready for the trip should have been the first part. That cannot be emphasised enough. Anyway I plan on taking a long road trip with my family from Washington, DC to Los Angeles. I have never gone that far by road and I know its a very long drive but I really want to experience the drive to the West. I heard there is a lot of mountains but hopefully my trusty 99 Isuzu Rodeo will be able to handle it. I already drove it all the way to Wisconsin to the north and Alabama to the south. Best way to enjoy the US.
There are those who place videos on TH-cam who do not know how to produce entertainingly or speak intelligently, clearly and effectively. Fortunately you are not one of them. You make it look easier than it is. Good video, although older people will find it difficult to take advice form such a young whippersnapper...
I can tell by the way you talk you are a really intelligent person but yeah this video is really helpful im gonna drive 25 hours from little rock to boise because ive never been up there, just got a transformers camaro and i wanna check it out. Im gonna stop by yellowtone too. Never been on a long road trip so videos like this are cool thanks and keep it up!
Great video man. I drove from the top of idaho to Boston with my ex girlfriend once. It was actually more like driving by myself becahse she slept 90% of the drive lol. Then I did Boston to Boyton Beach Florida straight through (17 hrs) by myself. Driving by yourself is definitely another ball game. Havent had any road trips in the stang yet but they are coming.
I'm moving, I'm going tomorrow on a 35 hour drive alone. Been driving only for about 7 months. I got a 2012 ford fusion. Wish me luck I'm going a need it.
i did a roadtrip from the Netherlands to england ( tilburg to paddington santa pod) its was a 12 hour drive (there and back) and i was alone.. and i had a blast... its was 1400 km and i had 4 fuelstops...
I was watching car throttles youtube chanel they listed top 10 places to drive before your 30 and one of them was ocean road in Australia 150 miles of ocean side road. I made that my goal now, I'm 22 and I'm going to do it before I'm 30. Just getting to it is a massive road trip as it is in the next state.
VirtualJustin Main expense would be fuel costs and hotel costs, i dont drive long distances and its kind of daunting for instance i have only put 3500km's on my evo 5 since i bought it last year in July. I drive it almost everyday but they are very short trips around my suburb or to the next (i catch the train into the city for work). So i dont know if my car will make the journey, definetely need to update cooling system for piece of mind. I remember 2 years ago my grandpa drove us up 4 hours to meet the family on a holiday trip and his radiator in his 98 BMW busted and we had to borrow water from people and drive the car up with it overheating, poor car (it still lives). i dont want that happening again !
I travel from LA to SLC about twice a year to visit my mom, and I like to take scenic routes (I-15 gets really tedious after the 3rd or 4th time), and here's my list:
1) Make sure your vehicle has had any necessary maintenance (oil change, alignment, etc.)
2) Don't go more than 2 or 3 hours without taking a break - stretch, pee, fuel up, have a snack.
3) Have plenty of music ready, in varying styles (you will get tired of your favorite genre after a few hours).
4) Water and caffeine are your friends... in moderation (see #2).
5) Turn signals are not for you; they indicate your intentions to other drivers so they can react accordingly. Use them.
6) The driver in front of you is like your ex - you need to back off, and give them some damn space. If you can see the color of their eyes or the individual pores in their skin in their rear-view mirror, you are too close.
7) DON'T CAMP IN THE PASSING LANE. DON'T PASS IN THE SLOW LANE.
8) If there are other vehicles within view, TURN OFF YOUR F@&ING HIGH BEAMS!
9) Plan out your route in advance, but don't be afraid to try an alternate route. Consult your map.
10) Take your time, and enjoy the scenery - some of the most desolate places in the world are hauntingly beautiful, and can provide you with lifelong memories if you take the time to appreciate them.
Enjoy your trip!
Wow this is spot on! Thanks.
My work dictates I travels between Wichita and okc every weekend or so. This list is very helpful when I’m on I-35 , thank you.
About point No.6, isn't it awesome though when you have that special understanding with the driver in front of you when you keep a safe distance they are comfortable with and like to drive at the same speed, so you end up driving a huge stretch of the road with them? I almost missed my exit last time this happened to me.
Good stuff. Definitely should have been this guy's script. That's what people need to hear. Mostly learn how to fucking drive and operate a car properly including maintenance. lol. Im even worst I was expecting to find tips like how to concoct a makeshift fuel when stuck in some remote ass south american jungle or mountain lol
@@AlexIr99 lmfao, always love that moment in traffic where we end up making a "Express gtfo the way" convoy to pass all the grannies and the soccer mom/dads. You know the one(s) behind just went like you sometimes: "Ok f it we're following this guy atleast he knows how to drive". Then you end up like 4-5 of y'all cruisin tight like "Yeah were together now!" lol
In the words of Clarkson: "Just me in my little metal shell. Time to think, time to work stuff out. Small wonder crabs are so wise." My favorite quote, and very apropos. to this blog. Excellent work, yet again, sir!
Couldn't have been better said by the man himself haha. Thank you!
I have been on "Mini Road Trips" and I enjoy driving it is very therapeutic. It allows you time to reflect on life and yourself.
I get ticked off when my friends hate even driving down the street.i don't understand how people hate driving especially here in SoFlo with the beautiful beaches and weather.
Care with Miami Traffic!!!!
Joel M travel sickness
It's a lot easier to take a drive when you live your car and when you care about it, at least in my experience
aw man i live up here in zephyrhills an lemme tell ya, absolute nightmare trying to get out onto 54 from my neighborhood. we sometimes call it sufferinhills lol.
When i hear a song i know and sing it i usually end up speeding a lot more than usually
Outdoor Aesthetics on godddd😂😂
Metal gets me speeding tickets
Same 😂
I have a 21 hour road trip wish me luck
How did it went
EuphoricRager did it go well? It’s been two years?
I’m looking at 50 hours...
@@JackNatti dam I doing a 24 hour drive to texas next week
@Locked In Films man it was so hard the drive.i felt like i was about to fall asleep on the drive up. I drove from Bay area ca to dallas texas. Tommrow 24 hour drive back home.
I'm moving in a few weeks. Driving by myself from northern Indiana down to Georgia. It's terrifying. This is a huge help to calm the nerves.
Anastasia Merrie I’m driving from Maryland to Georgia tomorrow :)
Wow i want to go from maryland to iowa
dude, just drove cross country with my lady, two dogs, and a coconut plant named silvia. good times. love the viddys.
that sounds heavenly ^^
I will be driving from California to NY soon and I came across this video to make sure I am prepared. I love your energy and rawness in this video. Safe travels!
Shannon Tidwell omg!!!! I thought driving from Cali to Indiana was bad !!!! Did you do it and did you get pulled over ??
You crazy or what? West coast to east??? Hope you made it. And hope you took good rest in between.
Cali to Texas in 3 days!!! :O ive never drove long distance ever! This should be interesting and adventuresome!
I hated it lol
To your music point, when I go back and forth from college (about a 2hour drive) I listen to comedy specials. Puts you in a good mood, laughing and after one or two of them you're already there!
I love driving, especially at night, whether on a highway or in the mountains, the speed, line, focus, and control of driving keeps it for me engaged (and often helps to keep me awake).
During ski season, I drive from NYC to Sugarbush (Warren, VT) - A 6 to 7 hour drive.
The first time I did that drive was when I first got my car. I was super excited, couldn't sleep, and so I drove alone leaving NYC at 12AM with only 2 hours of sleep, and arriving there at 6AM (I-91 route).
These last two years I do that drive after working 9-5, and take the I-87 route since it has much better and more frequent service stations for rest stops.
I've also driven from NYC to Niagara Falls, as well as Cleveland (~8-9 hour drive), leaving at 3AM, and arriving around 12PM...
So here's some tips from my experiences:
1. Know your route, and know your distance (it is so easy these days with google maps)... But also know your gas tank size, your driving style, and your mpg on the highway...
On an 18 gallon tank, I can drive from NYC to VT on one full tank. driving to Cleveland, I can in theory make it there on one tank, but I was pushing the car much harder, and ran out of gas 2/3 of the way there...
2. Don't drink coffee right away... get something to eat before you set off, but wait till your first break to get your coffee fix... there's nothing worse than wanting to go to the rest room before you've even gotten out of the city (enjoy the departure), but more importantly, if I drink coffee too early I'll crash afterwards... so I try to time my coffee and food so that by the time the coffee runs out I have food energy to burn and vice versa...
3. Lean forward when you get sleepy... This may sound weird, but when I'm sleepy behind the wheel, I sit up and lean forward for a few seconds... allowing more oxygen and blood flow (I think)... I don't know why it works, but it does for me... I regain focus for a little while before I get tired again and repeat this.
4. Stretch and move your legs / feet... If you have cruise control, slow down, get to the right side lane, and cruise for a few minutes while you shift your feet, legs and back around... If you can't do this while turning, just do it on straightaways... this helps you keep circulation going between rest stop breaks, make you feel less stiff and more alert.
5. If you pull the kind of hours like my Cleveland trip (3AM - 11AM), know that you'll get tired right around sunrise, and right around noon... so be extra careful, and plan your breaks accordingly.
cool!! yea i can relate to point 5. When im with my cousin who drives his freightliner argosy for work does a 10hr shift non stop covering just over 1100km within 1 and a quarter fuel tank on his truck. We leave the shed at about 11pm ish. Into the early hours of the morning i get pretty tired
I had to take the MCAT 3 hours away from home. The drive there was very therapeutic, and I ended up doing very well. The test prep company I used kept saying that we should have a fun activity planned for after the exam, and for me it was the drive back haha
I've recently just completed a 1000 mile road trip and watching your video really did help!!
I live in Washington and I am driving to Florida in July for college next fall. Nobody else, just me - I think it will be fun!
Washington DC or Washington state?
How was your trip??
Hello?
broski we gotta know
He decided not to go to college
I did my first long road trip last summer. 600km, from southern finland to north. Went to see friends who I met online. Took bit over 5 hours. It was amazing trip.
Sounds awesome dude!
Idk if this comment will reach u. But I'm going 660km to my long dis6 gf and if u have any tips or tricks or just want to let me know about anything pls do.
Drove from Quartsite, AZ to El Paso, Texas. It was an 8 hr drive throughout the night. It was an amazing experience driving in the night time. Just me, the truckers, and the stars out in the open.
I'm leaving from Richmond, VA too! Driving to Tampa FL in about 3 hours
Easy right
I've driven 5 times 430 miles and 6.5 hours alone to visit my boyfriend in Santa Fe New Mexico from Boulder Colorado. I leave after my classes are done (I go to college at CU) and after rush hour since I have to drive through Denver. So I leave around 8 or 9pm and then get there around 2 or 3 am. I love driving through the night, in the open desert and mountains, on i25. Its an amazingly freeing feeling and the only part I don't like is the $80 of gas to get there and back.
Sage Mirei your boyfriend is a lucky guy :)
I live in Boulder
He doesn't pay for your gas? What a fool
That lucky bastard
@@lf2nd705 don't ruin others relationships
get a road map and learn how to read it. your phone and gps wont work all the time
james combatengr I second that, and pgone comapnies will ditch on you in middle of nowhere. Be sure you ditch bad phone company before you start driving across the country !
james combatengr Or learn to use a compass. I'm a huge proponent of compasses in cars. Also, stand alone GPS units are much better then phone GPS units. I don't recommend relying on a phone for more then few hour drives.
+Zoltan Szasz Benedek i second that, sprint mobile is not supported and always roaming in this terrible 6hr dead spot from topeka(KS) to denver/aurora(CO)
+ps3master72 Literally just stay on 70 until you're there
+nomadic hunter they will if u maintain your gadgets properly, for long distance extend your cellular (4g) plan so that your data is not used fast while using google maps. Standalone gps like garmin works forever they never spoil (this is from my experience)
Im about to take a 40 hour road trip NC to ID for work in my rsx, thanks for the tips mang
BRING YOUR CAR CHARGER!
Vitariya I think @Nebderf 350zHR is talking about a phone charger... that’s used in the car.
@@knightfallnoir699 wait i recognize that user name, I am actually Vitariya! This is my new account oof
@@meowclaws4690 are you subbed?
@@knightfallnoir699 to whom?
Gonna do a 14 hr trip when I pick my Miata up I will fly in and drive out, the plan is to leave at 5 am and get home by 10pm (countering in stopping to take a break of course), the key is to not do any night driving in the rural areas and do most of the night driving in the built up areas as in Australia the rural areas have roos just running into cars and its not something you want to happen to you in a Miata !
And make sure your damn spare tyre is pumped up!
and bring a portable tire pump!
That fill up advice is damb good advice. I once went on a trip from El Paso to Austin which is about 10 hours. There are 2 towns in the middle of the state, Ft. Stockton, and Sonora which are about 100 miles apart and absolutely nothing in between the two. I was between a half and a quarter of a tank at Ft Stockton and I told myself have plenty. About 75 miles there my fuel light came on. I was praying to God that I would make it and those 25 miles were the longest of the whole trip. I barley made it to a gas station. It would not have gone another 5 miles. Scared the shit out of me.
I love taking road trips by myself. I turn up the music and try to find some back roads along the way so I can mash the throttle a bit. First trip I took by myself was from New York to South Carolina. About 12 hours of driving without stops. I loved it.
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Thank you so much for these tips! I’m driving for about 4 1/2 hours to the U.P and I’m so nervous. This made me feel a lot more confident!
I took a road trip when was 19 from Portland to Montana and from there to Anchorage, Alaska all by myself. Boy it was fun. Loved it. Wish i could do this every year!
I'm going on a 14 hours trip, from Denmark to Austria.
The worst part is that i'm driving as a passenger:(
I hate being a passenger.😐
Love this video!! You've got a great outlook on things, and to give all of us knowledge is pretty awesome. I actually just had a road trip up to Danville, PA from Buena, NJ. I drove an hour down to my parents house in Buena, then my dad drove with my mom and I for a 4 1/2 hour road trip to visit my aunt, uncle, and cousin and to go to my grandpa's funeral. As horrible as the occasion, it was a wonderful time being on the road with my parents who I don't see too much, and to see a few other family members. We went up Wednesday, stayed at my aunt and uncles house overnight and came back home yesterday. Keep the videos coming!! =)
Sorry about your grandpa
Sorry about the funeral. But on the upside that's a sick Lancer
This video relates so much to me lol. I drove with my dad from Seattle to Florida a couple times. It was actually really fun.
I'm going throughout the Western states of the US in two days! I'm going through Colorado, New Mexico, and everywhere between up to Montana. well spend most of the time in Yellowstone and Colorado. I'm so excited!
I buy a big thing of beef jerky and get a spare redbull just in case you have to drive really late
Perfect timing, getting ready to head out to Lynchburg here in a few hours!
Roadtripping with my girlfriend for seven days in two weeks, We're going from CT down to New Orleans. HYPED!
In addition to all the things you mentioned, don't forget to check on the weather forecast, especially during the winter. Never go on a road trip with a car equipped with summer tires because it's useless in inclement weather.
I just did a road trip myself I went from Raleigh , NC to Los Angeles California it took me 1 day and 13 hours i did it alone with only 2 hours of sleep. I left Raleigh at 1:35 AM got to Fort Smith at 7 PM on the same day. i got to Texas by 3 AM got to Los Angeles at 11:35 PM the next day. Left on the 6/12/18 got there on 6/13/18 at 11:35 PM SOLO TRIPS ARE THE BEST :)
Driving to Missouri from Charlotte NC next week..12 hours..first timer..scared
How were the police ?
Number 6.... SUCH a good point. Going from England to Norway used to be on the ferry instead of going through northern mainland Europe. They stopped the ferry and now you have to drive through northern Europe. I thought it looks like a chore to do so but it isn't!
Good video sir. But you can't forget about stopping for breaks, especially on any road trip longer than 3 hours. The "experts" say to stop every hour (for various reasons including health), but use your best judgement by paying attention to the signs your body gives you that you need to stop and take a break. When I had to travel from Charlotte, NC to Chicago, IL in December to take care of some of my dad's affairs I stopped every 2 hours to stretch etc. Only downside was that everything was last minute (you don't plan on someone passing away before they reach 50) so it was a rush to get out there, and a rush to get back. In a little less than 2 weeks I will be going back to take care of some more of his affairs and this time I am going to try and enjoy the trip. Here is to safe travels to everyone hitting the open road as the peak driving season kicks into high gear.
I remember going on a 3 hour drive and then going to a beach and checking out the city, it was so awesome and indeed it was therapeutic. It encouraged me to do more road trips 👍
I’m going to Seattle from Canada and it is going to be a 14 hour drive, but at least I get to play in a AAA baseball tournament
I've driven from Utah to Miami Florida!! It was a blast!!
When you feel really tired just stop somewhere, get out of the car and refresh yourself.
I learned a golden rule in South Africa: Stop after every 200 kilometers or 2 hours.
It worked very well :)
If you feel tired or sleepy you should pull over in a safe spot turn on your flashlights, lock up your doors leave at least one window opened a bit and take a quick nap, a 30-min nap makes difference. Never resist sleeping.
Make sure from time to time you should also pull over for mins and move your legs.
I drove from Seattle to Los Angeles by myself with almost no resting besides 2 hours nap. No fun!
I make the 11 hour drive from south Florida to North Carolina quite regularly. Here are my tips:
1) Set up three or four playlists beforehand. Variety is key in the long haul.
2) Stimulates are your friend. Energy shots, adderall, or good ole fashioned cocaine. Just don't go crazy, and make sure to balance it out with depressants so you don't get too jittery.
3) Check your oil, lights, and windshield wipers before you leave. Even the windshield washer fluid! Helps with bugs and snow so you don't have to clean it at gas stations.
4) A road jerk can really ease the tension about 9 hours in, but nothing too kinky. Keep one eye on the road!
5) Bring plenty of water!
6) Hang your feet out the window with no shoes or socks. The fresh air between your toes will keep you alert. Check to make sure you won't need to brake any time soo
All I need for a road trip are Dunkin Donuts Munchkins, baby carrots, and the Greatest Hits of Bruce Springsteen
The Great Falloni HELL YEAH D00D!
I really love traveling and going out into the roads!
As a car enthusiast there's nothing nicer than a nice long road trip
Defin needed this for preparing my Texas to California trip. Thank you so much kind sir!
From time to time I go on road trips, I've drove from Maryland to Kentucky (10hr one way drive), From Maryland to Indiana (8 HR one way drive) twice, Maryland to West Virginia (5 hour drive one way). Road trips r fun, you get out to see the open road, see the open world! 👍🚘
If you can use the cruise control it will give your foot a rest and holds the throttle in one set position helping save gas
Jefferson Co WV to Southport, NC. 7 hours, beautiful countryside, Drive through the great city of Richmond, VA. Also, you get to drive on long stretches of the rare two lane I-95 in NC(usually three lanes or more)
Another good tip would be bring a good floor jack. Even though it adds a little weight in your car, its a lot better to have a floor jack if you have a flat than trying to fumble with a scissor jack on the highway.
i dont even trust scissor jacks. im quite particular when i have 750+ kilos of car over me
I have no friends, but that's not gonna stop me! Embrace the journey!!
Great video. Also make sure to bring some water, and maybe cd's if you don't have satellite radio. Also a flashlight and pocket knife are important. If you have kids, bring some video games or something to keep them occupied. Last summer we drove from Florida to Idaho - four and a half days there, five days back. I would do it every summer if I could. I never drive more than 2 or 3 hours without a stretch break. I never drive all night long. 7 - 9 hours per day is my limit, max. Google Maps is a life saver.
Perfect I'm about to take a cross country trip so pumped KY to Cali
Going on a 1,450 mile journey in a couple weeks. To top it off I'm driving solo. Even though I'm really nervous, anxious, I never really thought about viewing it as time to reflect on where I am in life, being that my life is about to change in a huge way. New people, new places. Well anyway thanks for the video, and the encouragement I guess..
good luck. I'm driving to Arizona from Colorado solo and most likely coming back the same way
Great tips, man. Especially the one about getting gas at the same time with lunch lol. Looking at an empty gas gauge w/ no gas station in sight is not bueno
great video, david! I abdolutely love going on road trips to Chicago, which is about 2.5-3 hrs from me. its so relaxing but also adventurous going traveling by myself. I love it!
I’m gonna travel from Southeast Missouri to North Alabama. 5-6 hours long, first time ever driving that distance alone. Wish me luck!
I drove my dad's Highlander from Canada to New jersey for straight 9 hours. And hopefully this summer i'm taking another trip to NJ to DC and Back to NJ... most likely 9 hours in my high mileage 13' mustang 😀 lets see how it goes
About the music part. Blasting some Stoner Rock (Desert Rock) while you are driving makes for an awesome feeling.
Good tips bro. This will help prepare me for my trip to Lincoln, Nebraska!
In 2 years when I get out of the Army i'm driving the 4500+ miles from Fairbanks, Alaska to Pawcatuck, Connecticut.. Gonna be a good trip :D
Always have a good paper map for backup! Don’t rely on off line map apps! They still rely on data connections, which will drop in remote areas!
It's also good not to let your gas tank run Empty so you don't burn out your fuel pump.
Anyway, the return leg of a road trip can be kind of a downer since you're going back home. The outbound leg is always more fun. I wanted to take a road trip last fall but was financially unable to do so. And part of that route would have been new to me. Sigh.
Driving alone is so much better than with people in my opinion, so comfortable to be by myself on the road
I love this. It's so good to see someone of your generation who gets it like you do.
It's funny, people think I'm crazy for the road trips I've gone on. I did a roadtrip from Indiana to Oregon , twice. Not sure what it is, bit being alone on a long road trip is great.
At 78mph nobody will bother you. Set the cruise and enjoy the trip. Stop when you need to, get back on the interstate and set the cruise at 78 mph. You will be amazed at the amount of ground you will cover. It's no big thing. One day you will be on the Great Lakes-16 hours later you will be on the Gulf Coast. Plan your trip to avoid rush hour in any of the cities you will travel through and you will sail right through to your destination.
Remember that everyone on the road, including you, have people who love them. Don't do anything to break their hearts. Be smart, drive safe, and keep your eyes on the road. Safe travels my friends.
I need help driving from San Jose, CA to Las Vegas. Im pretty nervous. My body gets sore, and I get scared of far miles. Maybe you can help me find out good stopping points.
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I'm thinking of doing that too but I'm coming from Tracy. What I might do is stop at Bakersfield and then maybe Primm at the NV border.
Hey girl did you make it 😭 I’m moving from San Jose to Vegas . Did you make it okay ?
Good Looking Out 🤙🤙1st road trip since being a Uber/Lyft driver. This time plan on visiting either Tampa, FL or better!
I wouldn't. Floriduh is lame.
Longest drive for me on the trot was 22 hours. It was awesome, but I was a lot younger so it wasn't even draining. If I did that now I'd be a wreck.
So freaking true, and if you have an automatic specifically for road trips, life is so much easier
I went from Maine to San Francisco in 5 days. I then went to Las Vegas, and two months later I'm 10 hours in to the 43 hours back to Maine.
When I was on my roadtrip from Northwestern Oregon to Las Vegas and Colorado it was so boring whenever we didn't have music.
I'm a truck driver and I thought driving from Atlanta to New Jersey would be butter. It kicked my slapped me going and kicked my ass coming back.
😂"I'm talking to every guy out there" hahaha called me out on the pride part lol
"are you going across the country, or doing a 2 hour trip?" lol that's the same for the Netherlands haha. Thanks for the great tips! :)
I guess you could be sensible when going on a road trip or you could go full Roadkill style.
Roby TheProfesional "it might get there"
driving 2600kms across canada next week! 29hours of driving and 2 hours on a ferry!
This was a great video as I'm about to make a fantastic drive from Dallas to California 21hr drive but I think you should make a video on what kinda things to do to your car before hitting the road like taping the front end and such
I’m driving from Chicago to Los Angeles. I-80 isn’t bad but getting through Colorado is kinda scary but I’m definitely a roadster. Thank God I kno the directions
Why passing through colorado is scary? I am moving from NY to LA just in few weeks. Long Drive, myself.
Great tips! Having your car ready for the trip should have been the first part. That cannot be emphasised enough. Anyway I plan on taking a long road trip with my family from Washington, DC to Los Angeles. I have never gone that far by road and I know its a very long drive but I really want to experience the drive to the West. I heard there is a lot of mountains but hopefully my trusty 99 Isuzu Rodeo will be able to handle it. I already drove it all the way to Wisconsin to the north and Alabama to the south. Best way to enjoy the US.
yea good tips, i drive 30 hours a week in my speed3 for work and i love it
There are those who place videos on TH-cam who do not know how to produce entertainingly or speak intelligently, clearly and effectively. Fortunately you are not one of them. You make it look easier than it is. Good video, although older people will find it difficult to take advice form such a young whippersnapper...
Leaving on a 9+ hour drive tomorrow. First drive longer than 2 hours
lol I watched this because I'm going to sequoia national park tommorow and it's a 5 hour drive😫😁
Awesome timing heading to rockingham tomorrow morning
I can tell by the way you talk you are a really intelligent person but yeah this video is really helpful im gonna drive 25 hours from little rock to boise because ive never been up there, just got a transformers camaro and i wanna check it out. Im gonna stop by yellowtone too. Never been on a long road trip so videos like this are cool thanks and keep it up!
Thanks for sharing David...Your a great person to follow!!
No prob thanks!
Plan on driving from Indiana to New York, 13 hour trip going to fun and frightening but I’ve always wanted to see New York
Great video man.
I drove from the top of idaho to Boston with my ex girlfriend once. It was actually more like driving by myself becahse she slept 90% of the drive lol. Then I did Boston to Boyton Beach Florida straight through (17 hrs) by myself. Driving by yourself is definitely another ball game. Havent had any road trips in the stang yet but they are coming.
Haha, that must have been hard, I get tired whenever I see someone else sleeping :P
I'm moving, I'm going tomorrow on a 35 hour drive alone. Been driving only for about 7 months. I got a 2012 ford fusion. Wish me luck I'm going a need it.
How did you make out?
Have driven from Fresno to Oklahoma City maybe 6 times. This video cuts deep.
Planning on making one huge road trip...but first i will have to get the money to not be miserable and in needs...thank you man ^_^
i did a roadtrip from the Netherlands to england ( tilburg to paddington santa pod) its was a 12 hour drive (there and back) and i was alone.. and i had a blast... its was 1400 km and i had 4 fuelstops...
Solid video with some good tips on driving long distances. I always bring snacks water and gum.
I was watching car throttles youtube chanel they listed top 10 places to drive before your 30 and one of them was ocean road in Australia 150 miles of ocean side road. I made that my goal now, I'm 22 and I'm going to do it before I'm 30. Just getting to it is a massive road trip as it is in the next state.
I am 22 also and I would love to go on road trips, but I need to get a better job so I can afford that lifestyle haha
VirtualJustin Main expense would be fuel costs and hotel costs, i dont drive long distances and its kind of daunting for instance i have only put 3500km's on my evo 5 since i bought it last year in July. I drive it almost everyday but they are very short trips around my suburb or to the next (i catch the train into the city for work). So i dont know if my car will make the journey, definetely need to update cooling system for piece of mind. I remember 2 years ago my grandpa drove us up 4 hours to meet the family on a holiday trip and his radiator in his 98 BMW busted and we had to borrow water from people and drive the car up with it overheating, poor car (it still lives). i dont want that happening again !
VirtualJustin you don't need a lot of money for roadtrips i used to leave with 300 euro and went hitchhiking for 2 weeks with a friend :p ...
All I need is KFC and Phil Collins, and I'm set!