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In this month of June, the mercury is continuously breaking records and the heat of the sun has made everyone miserable. Despite this scorching heat, many people are going on long road trips in their cars or bikes to enjoy summer holidays or weekends. Traveling long distances in summer is a big task in itself as hot winds, dehydration and fatigue from continuous driving can spoil the fun of your entire trip. If you too are thinking of going on a long journey in this season, then it is very important to keep some important things in mind. These 10 easy and very effective tips given by health and automobile experts will keep you completely safe from severe heatwave and travel fatigue.
Before starting the journey, the health of the vehicle and choosing the right time is most important.
The first and foremost tip to make summer road trips comfortable is to start your journey in the early morning or late evening instead of afternoon when the sunlight is at its lowest. Second tip, before leaving for the journey, get your car’s air conditioner (AC) serviced and check the coolant level. Third tip, pay special attention to tire pressure, because during long driving in summer the roads become extremely hot which increases the risk of tire burst. Fourth tip, use sunshades on car windows to prevent direct sunlight from baking the cabin.
Keeping the body hydrated and being careful about eating habits is the surest way to avoid heat stroke.
The fifth and biggest rule to avoid heatstroke during travel is to avoid dehydration in the body. Always keep cold water bottles in the car and keep drinking water at frequent intervals even if you do not feel thirsty. Sixth tip, apart from plain water, include things like ORS solution, lemon water, coconut water or buttermilk in your diet, which maintain the balance of electrolytes in the body. Seventh tip, completely avoid eating fried or heavy things while traveling on the highway; Instead, consume cold foods like light fruits, cucumber and sattu so that there is no problem of stomach upset or drowsiness during the journey.
Comfortable clothing, timely breaks and eye protection will make the journey pleasant.
The eighth tip to reduce physical fatigue during long driving is to stop the vehicle every two to three hours during the journey and take a small break of 10-15 minutes. During this break, do some stretching and breathe in the open air, which will give relief to the eyes and back. Ninth Tip: Always wear loose, light colored and cotton clothes while travelling, which can absorb sweat and keep the body cool. The tenth and last tip is to use good quality UV protected sunglasses and sunscreen lotion while driving, so that the eyes can be protected from the strong glare of the sun and there is no problem of skin tanning or burning.
