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Family road trips are often a hurry-up-and-get-there experience, with stops just for gas and meals (and only dotted with bathroom breaks). They don’t have to be. With a little planning, parents can make their road trip as smooth for them and their kids as the highway they’re driving on.
If your family is one of the millions that’ll be on the road this summer, with destinations from Boston to the bayou, make sure to check out our video of five top road-trip tips. From checking your engine’s fluid levels before you leave to downloading an audiobook for the whole family, Cars.com Expert Mom Jennifer Newman has tips to help make your next road trip a success. Watch the video above.
I bring more than 25 years of journalism experience, including over 15 years in the automotive space, and currently lead Cars.com’s Editorial team. If you’re thinking this sounds like an amazing job … you’re right, it is. I’m passionate about helping car shoppers find the right vehicle for their lifestyle and budget. I’ve been a certified child passenger safety technician for more than 15 years. And I’m also the director of juror relations for the World Car Awards steering committee. I live in Chicago with my husband, our two sons, and our rescue dog. When I’m not driving test cars, you can find me zipping around the city in my Hyundai Ioniq 5.