If you’re like me, after a long work week you enjoy a nice drive home with music playing and the windows down. Especially when the sun is bright and the wind is warm. But, if you plan to be in the car longer than a couple hours, you’re going to need more than some music.

Taking road trips has been a summer time staple since the invention of cars. It is an exciting experience if it’s your first time getting on the road to travel somewhere far. There are so many sights to see and exciting things to do you might otherwise miss.

Whether you’re traveling by yourself, or have a roadside companion, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for anything. Having the right necessities will help make your road trip a safe, stress-free environment.

Why not be as prepared as possible for your road trip experience so it flows as smoothly as your drive?

Here are some helpful tips to keep your road trip moving along.

Keep Hands-Free: When driving to unknown places you always want to be prepared with a GPS. Having your hands-free and on the wheel is important to stay safe and keep your full attention on the road. A dashboard phone holder is perfect to keep your directions in sight without having to mess around with your phone.

Stay Charged: Make sure you have enough USB ports to keep your electronics alive for your long drive. Keeping your phone or GPS running is an important part of any road trip, particularly if you are using them for directions.

Control the Uncontrollable: Even though you don’t want to think of it, accidents happen. Make sure you’re prepared for anything with a four in one keychain. This keychain has a glass breaker, seat belt cutter, key light, and key ring.

Be prepared: For a dead car battery, or a necessary pull-over to stay awake, always be equipped with a road side equipment kit. This kit includes a collapsible funnel, 10 gauge jumper cables, warning triangle, gas siphon, blanket, 50 PSI tire gauge, one pair of rubber grip gloves and flashlight with 2 AA batteries.

Allow Organization: As thrilling as it sounds to throw all your belongings into a trunk and head out of town, it is important to keep your car organized for the long drive. Either to store food, clothing, electronics etc., using a trunk organizer will give your items their own spot.

Most Importantly: Sit back, put on some tunes, prepare for the long haul, and have fun!