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| Suggestions to help with a trouble free long distance drive
Posted: 6/14/2009 2:31:31 PM | | as a lorry driver i will give u the voice of experience how boring lol plan every thing get a good map and plan your route then plan a couple of different ones in case somthing happens road closures etc allow plenty of time rushing just gets u stressed stop every couple of hours and dont eat at motorway services they s**t go to www.truckstop.co.uk and find a transport cafe they offer decent meals for not a lot of money and have a good nites sleep before you go all the best craig | |
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| Suggestions to help with a trouble free long distance drive
Posted: 6/14/2009 2:41:11 PM | Yea to Trucker!!
Buy a nice big map book.. (expensiver the better)
look at the pages for the route you want to drive..
Use fingers/thumbs... anything sticky outy... to judge distances and guestimate 2 hrs of driving, place a mark, note the nearest stop place/... and stop at it! On your journey...
Wriggle in your seat every 15-20 mins (think of me, that'll make you squirm!!!)... Once off the motorways and major roads... stop when you see something that needs to have it's picture taken and take the picture... Do not rush, part of the event should be getting there, make it so!
Have a great time and a safe journey..
Ruffy
xx (can we have sex now?) | |
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| Suggestions to help with a trouble free long distance drive
Posted: 7/1/2009 6:09:20 PM | When I use MapQuest, I make note of the mileage between points, and possibly the exit I'll see before the one I'm going to take, then watch the trip odometer. I think you'll do all right in Scotland, since you're past the first major hurdle: learning to drive on the left side of the road. I don't see how you Brits do it : )
In Chicago, we're paying almost $3 for a gallon of gas; is the price of petrol a lot dearer there?
I've enjoyed reading this forum. There's a lot of humor, good advice, and a great deal of camaraderie. Plus, it led me to research the reason why we drive on different sides of the road and what a Womble is. I then listened to the "Remember You're a Womble" song, though I don't think I'll ever listen again. Why should I? I shan't forget.
I even learned the answer to the age old question "Why do bagpipers walk when they play?"
Why, they're trying to get away from the noise.
Best of luck in your journey.
PS... Personally, I love bagpipe music. Should I be worried? | |
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| Suggestions to help with a trouble free long distance drive
Posted: 7/1/2009 10:04:31 PM | The secret to trouble free driving which involves any distance is a sat nav  Or failing that someone who can read a map and knows their left from right. To be honest I would buy the sat nav purely to save on excess petrol expenses from driving round the UK in circles, its safer than looking and stopping all the time with a map. Plus its much quicker to get where you are going to as usually you have options to set in order to avoid motorways or toll roads etc..  | |
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OKRob
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Joined: 6/4/2009
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| Suggestions to help with a trouble free long distance drive
Posted: 7/2/2009 1:15:49 AM | Poster - here is a relatively low tech, low cost option - go to the AA routeplanner website:
http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp?toPlace=LU7+4TN
fill in your starting point and end point. Request route and map.
Print off!!
Its easy when you know how.
Good luck
Minx | |
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Posted: 7/2/2009 3:39:58 AM | There is a tendancy nowadays to make use of modern technology - nothing wrong with that par se but it might be advisable to spend a little time learning to map read.
Whereas this would take a little effort, the skill learned would be of benefit to you for the rest of your life whether driving or walking in the countryside ensuring safety for you and companions and/or family.
Reliance on technology is fine to a point but equipment is prone to breaking down (satellite contact lost, malfunction through damp / magnetic interference etc). To be able to read a map will, apart from instilling confidence, ensure you will never get (completely and dangerously) lost.
During the 1990s I was trained in expedition work in the Lake District in order that I might take young people (I was a youth and community worker at the time) safely into the countryside. Even now when walking locally I will always have a map to hand.
It is a little time consuming to learn but it is enjoyable, fun, and is a very practical skill to have. There are plenty of books available on the subject, free from the library.
Go on, you know it makes sense! | |
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Posted: 7/2/2009 4:28:10 AM | forget buying a sat nav, unless you want to use it regularly.
as suggested on previous posts a normal map book or internet route planner but dont concentrate too much on directional details ie 200yds turn left, would be best too, write down on post card size paper, main route numbers, main towns that you pass by or go thru....poss break up journey by overnight stay ie travelodge.
ohh and i highly reccomend getting your car fully serviced at least 2 weeks before travelling, simple checks like oil, water, tyres can save so much grief.
travelling with kids?.....few sites out there that can offer entertainment advice, spotting games, in car quizzes etc.
good luck and safe journey | |
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| Suggestions to help with a trouble free long distance drive
Posted: 7/2/2009 4:57:15 AM |
Or write the step by step instructions on a block of post it notes stick that to the dash board, rip each one off and read as you need it (you might need to practice that one, but it sounds a plan in my head )
I agree with Cleverkitten. Before I had a SatNav I used to plot my route on 'flashcards' for easy reference. Large and easy to read at a glance. | |
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Posted: 7/2/2009 3:52:28 PM | Thanks to everyone for their postive, helpful and funny posts. I've now persuaded my lad to come along, so the trip that was going to be a couple of days with a mate has become a family holiday! So not only do I have a navigator to read the routefinder printout, but I'll be in Bonnie Scotland for 5 days instead of 3!! Result! My friends' son is also coming along now, so should be great fun. I've not had a holiday for years and not had any time off work since January so it will be a welcome break. I'll take lots of photos so if anyone is interested I'll post some on my profile when I return...
Also biting the bullet and attending a PoF meet, but not so far to drive, C*ckermouth music festival! Looking forward to meeting some forumites! PoF hasn't produced a partner, but it's certainly helping me to get out and about | |
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| Suggestions to help with a trouble free long distance drive
Posted: 7/2/2009 11:57:51 PM |
remember and cheer as you come over the border..
you'll be leavin that shithole behind for a few days
Its only a short break, once she crosses the border home, its likely to be a lot more than a few days.........
BTW is that a FROCK your wearing? | |
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| Suggestions to help with a trouble free long distance drive
Posted: 7/4/2009 2:45:07 AM | nice one mate
i knew somebody would say something
it's dead easy,head up m74,to nearly glasgow,then follow signs for stirling,perth inverness,ullapool,simple!! either that or pick me up at hamilton services
have a good time,scenery is superb
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