Spending time on the road this upcoming long weekend? Watch this space for useful daily tips and advice:

1.       Travel light

Packing requires practicality: not only must you carefully plan what items to bring, you must also strategically organise them into one compact bag or suitcase. Keep the following in mind when packing: check the weather, make a check list, pack ahead of time, and roll your clothes instead of folding them.

2.       Tollgate tariffs

Tollgate costs are often left out of the budget when planning a long weekend/holiday. Make sure that you know what you will be paying before you leave. There are various ways to calculate and check the current tollgate fees. Click here to calculate your costs.

 (http://www.aa.co.za/on-the-road/calculator-tools/)

3.       Shorten the trip

Try over estimating the amount of time it will take you to get to your destination. For example, if you believe your upcoming trip will take 5 hours and you get there in 3 hours, your trip will feel 2 hours shorter! Keep in mind that playing games or listening to an e-book will also help pass the time. 

4.       Emergency kit

Accidents happen and cars break down – be prepared when you find yourself in a sticky situation. Here are a few essential items to keep in your car:  first aid kit, compact toolbox, jump leads, Jack and a flash light.

5.       Save on fuel

One of the best ways to save fuel is to reduce your speed. As the speed of the car increases, the fuel consumption increases, so stick to the speed limit if you want to save yourself some money.