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Tips for Travelers
By GEORGE F. KACHLEIN, Jr.
President, American Automobile Association
Here's a handy check
list to save and
use whenever you're
planning an extended
automobile trip
Travel by automobile is easy and
convenient and, as a result, nearly
9 out of 10 Americans vacation by car.
But to assure carefree hours on the road, you
need to do a little advance planning. Getting
your family, your car, and your home prepared
for an extended motor trip can add greatly to
the safety and pleasure of such a journey.
American Automobile Association travel coun
selors, who last year plotted more than 12 mil
lion trips in the United States for AAA members,
offer these useful car vacation tips:
1. Before you leave, take your car in for a tune
up and maintenance check of lubrication, tires,
brakes, lights, and steering mechanism. If you're
without seat belts, have them installed now, and
get your family into the habit of using them be
fore you start out Seat belts mean nothing if
they are not used.
2. Check the expiration date of your automobile
insurance and arrange payment if it will be
come due while you are away. It's also a good
idea to check into insurance that will properly
cover your belongings while you are traveling.
3. Fasten a set of duplicate car keys on the out
side of your car but in a place that is hidden
from view. They will come in handy if you lose
your keys or lock them inside.
4. Lock the doors and windows of your home se
curely, but don't advertise your absence by
drawing the blinds. Leave the shades in the posi
tion they would be in if you were at home.
5. Arrange for your mail to be picked up, for
warded, or held at your post office.
6. Cancel regular deliveries of such items as milk
and newspapers.
7. If you are going to be away for an extended
time, arrange to have the lawn mowed in your
absence. A straggly, unkempt lawn is a sure
sign the homeowner is away.
8. It's nice to have your name mentioned in the
society columns, but try to postpone items about
your vacation until you return. Professional
burglars are on the lookout for such items.
9. Advise local police of your absence and ex
pected date of return; they will check your house
occasionally.
10. Leave a copy of your itinerary, your auto
mobile license number, and a key to your house
with a neighbor or friend for use in emergencies.
11. Pack your car as carefully as you do your
luggage. A check list of things to take along will
be of great help items such as a first-aid kit,
flashlight, flares, tire tools, and other accessories.
12. If the children are going along, be sure to
pack their favorite toys and games as well as a
few surprises to bring out if and when they
become bored.
13. Once you are on the road, don't overdo it.
Travel only 300 miles or at the most 850 each
day. This will allow time for really enjoying the
sights along the way.
14. Stop early in the day, and you will find a
better selection of accommodations at a price
you can afford.
15. Vary your sight-seeing. This is especially im
portant when youngsters are along. Museums
may fascinate you, but a continuous round of
them can quickly tire the children.
COVER:
A surprise package inthi shape of a brand
new automobile awaits this eager family,
photographed by Oztie Sweet. For a round
up of "The Fabulous '6U," turn to page
It of this feature-packed tpeeial issue.
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