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That’s a big 10-4, good buddy! A CB or Citizen’s Band radio may seem like a blast from the past, but they are as here and now as your handy-dandy Blackberry – which isn’t so handy or dandy when you’re driving on the road. No, the truth is a CB radio isn’t just for professional truckers anymore; they’re for anyone who travels a little or a lot, whether for business or pleasure. And they make more “sense” then a cell phone, because their “network” is wider (their range is 10-20 miles, give or take depending on terrain) and they don’t rely on cell towers (rather, they use UHF frequencies), and with 40 channels to play around with, in an emergency, you’re sure to find someone who can help you – and you don’t need to know their phone number (or handle!).

In general, a good quality CB radio is relatively cheap, and free to use – no 2-year contract or roaming charges at all! And in circumstances where a cell phone would be useless (really, even though he appears to know everything, what’s the point in calling your brother-in-law because you want to know why the traffic is bumper-to-bumper ahead of you) a CB would come in mighty handy because a driver up the road a piece can tell you that there’s some rubber-necking at a construction site but you’re almost there so sit tight and relax.

Throw into the equation the fact that there’s always someone available to talk to, even in the wee hours of the morning, when your passengers are sound asleep and snoring around you, and you’re struggling to stay awake despite the multiple cups of coffee and the breeze from your open window, and the idea of CB ownership should become a little more appealing. One request to “come back” and you’ll get at least one friendly voice eager to chat a bit. Try calling your brother-in-law on your cell phone at 2:00 a.m. and he’ll probably just hang up on you.

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Are you a worry wart? You know, one of those people who worry constantly about things generally beyond your control? Like the weather, road conditions, lost reservations, dangerous criminals lurking in doorways, ptomaine poisoning, etc. Then perhaps a road trip is not for you, because a lot of things can happen that you just can’t be prepared for. Or can you?

Knowing as much about your intended destination is vital, and current information can be found on numerous websites merely by searching the appropriate key words. Now, information can be skewed, naturally, if you’re looking at a commercial website – be wary of adjective overuse, then it’s just a commercial. For real advice, you need to seek out people just like you – visitors and tourists – who have given their “take” on a destination and helpful tips on what they did (or didn’t do) to make the most of their trip. Several online websites offer visitors the chance to share their stories, and these are the ones from which you will derive the most benefit.

Staying safe while on the road isn’t difficult, provided you accept a little advice here and now:

1. Try not to look like a tourist.
2. Act like a local; pretend you know where you are and where you’re going.
3. At an unfamiliar lodging, ask to see the room first.
4. Park your car where you can see it (or hear the alarm).

So you see, even a trip to an unknown destination can be planned and most variables contained (really, you just can’t control the weather). But you can control and maintain cheap car insurance.

Some kids just have a bit of magic about them – they have absolutely no trouble getting into cookie jars or getting out of car seats. While it’s not exactly a tragedy if junior munches on the Sausalito cookies (unless, of course, it’s the last one and you were saving it for yourself), it could be a tragedy if he escapes from his car seat while you’re driving.

Keeping Houdini restrained isn’t impossible, but it may take some ingenuity on your part (or at the very least the purchase of some ingenious products), not to mention a little patience and a lot of perseverance. One thing is certain, there should be no allowances made: Without your escape artist sitting – properly restrained – in a car seat, the car shouldn’t move. Period.

If your child escapes from it, then your car seat is useless. Here are a few things you can do, short of chains and padlocks:

• Contact the seat’s manufacturer to find out if they offer different clips than the one that originally came with the seat, or purchase a cover that fits over the clip, and prevents little fingers from doing their magic.
• Reverse the button to the strap mechanism so that it faces your child, rather than outward.
• Set the proper example and always buckle your own seat belt, and ensure that all passengers (including pets!) are buckled up.
• Make a show of buckling up a favorite doll or stuffed animal if your little one insists on bringing it along.
• Try a simple, but firm, “No, don’t unbuckle.” (You never know, it could work.)

And finally, for those children for whom a word to the wise is not sufficient, there’s always bribery. 

Tip: If you would like to have enough cash to purchase the safest baby seat, you can find cheap car insurance to give you better cash flexibility.

If you’re renting a car for a family trip, an easy way to reduce the cost is to bring your own child safety seat(s). Most rental companies charge an additional fee … per day … to use one of theirs. And at $10/day, give or take, a safety seat rental can add significantly to the price of your trip. When deciding what model of car to rent, check to be sure that your safety seat will fit properly.

In addition to price, there are two other factors in favor of “bringing your own”. First is safety. It’s vitally important that safety seats be in good condition and fitted properly to your child. You know that yours is both of those things. Second is comfort. Your child will probably be more comfortable in their own seat, and this can make a big difference especially on a long ride.