Prepare Your Car for Driving DistancesĬheck fluids, tire pressure, windshield wipers, and other basics of car maintenance before hitting the road. Fight driving fatigue and increase driving safety with these road trip tips for driving distances. Trip planning can spare you stress and add a whole lot of fun. While long drives get you where you are going, they can be fatiguing. Longer days during summer months make dreams of long road trips finally realizable.