How to Plan a Road Trip From Start to Finish

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START PLANNING SOONER RATHER THAN LATER

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PLANNING TOOLS

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PREP YOUR CAR

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PACK A ROADSIDE EMERGENCY KIT

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ADD SIDE TRIPS TO YOUR ITINERARY

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BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR TOTAL MILEAGE

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MAKE REGULAR STOPS

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