While road trips are spontaneous, heading out with a planned route is still recommended. Be sure to take maps of the places you’ll be driving through in case you need to take a detour. Whether it's good 'ol paper map or a GPS (Global Positioning System), don’t leave home without a navigation tool.

A weather app will keep you posted real time with regards to weather forecasts so that you can make sound decisions when driving somewhere. Expecting dark clouds and rain at your initial destination, take a u-turn and go somewhere else!