i am planning for a drive from seattle to new york this thanksgiving.....to join my new job...im gonna drive 05 honda civic....i need suggestions or precautions for this long drive....
2006-11-20 14:37:56 · 6 answers · asked by nari 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
2,859 mi (about 2 days 0 hours)
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stop if you are tired.
buy food at a grocery store. eat veggies. stop at church yards and town parks to eat your picnik.
talk to people.
enjoy
2006-11-20 14:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to take a direct route, take interstate 80 all the way across.. and, buy a good road atlas so you can check your progress.
I dont know what the weather would be, but this time of your, you might hit snow at times.. take a blanket, snow chains, (they might be required on some roads in the winter), and some kind of emergency kit in case of a breakdown. ie.. check the weather on the radio as well during the trip.
If you have time, check the map and see what alternate routes you can take.. according to what you might like to see, etc.
I used to be a truck driver, so i hope this can help some.
And. Last but not least.. ENJOY the drive. This is a beautiful country.. take the time as you go to enjoy the sights.. even if its from the drivers side window.
2006-11-20 22:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by miss_bhavin_42 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take I-90 to Chicago and I-80 to NYC. Don't stop a lot, or it will take you forever. Keep hauling even when you are tired - 16 hours a day - stopping at McDonalds and Wendys 3-4 times a day. And keep moving.
Bored and feel like pulling over? Buy a six pack and keep going, but don't get too drunk. Have fun.
2006-11-21 00:16:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off before you leave plan your route have your car checked thoroughly, Oil and filter changed, make sure your tires even your spare have the correct air pressure and have enough tread ie no bald spots or uneven wear, check your radiator and transmission fluid, stop every 10 hrs for a break. pack a qt or 2 of oil to be on the safe side as well as a gallon of water or anitfreeze. check wiper blades.
2006-11-20 22:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by Jd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drive until you start to tire. Take needed breaks and nap. Listen to music that keeps you alert. If you drive through the Rockies make sure you got good tread on your tires. If you have a cell keep it charged.
2006-11-20 22:44:59 · answer #5 · answered by Ahab 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't forget to drive on route 66
2006-11-20 22:40:37 · answer #6 · answered by gopher977 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋