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Navigating a road trip<\/a> with others can be a tad stressful if you don\u2019t set parameters in advance. By mapping out some driver and passenger guidelines for carpool etiquette in advance, you will avoid hurt feelings and backseat blowouts on the road. Whether you’re cruising\u00a0California<\/a>‘s Pacific Coast<\/a> Highway, taking a nostalgic drive down\u00a0Route 66<\/a>, or simply taking the turnpike\u00a0to grandma’s house in Miami<\/a>, planning ahead will bring you peace of mind later.<\/p>\n

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According to Expedia\u2019s 2016 Road Rage Report<\/a>, 61 percent of the respondents surveyed, cited backseat driving as the \u201cmost offensive\u201d behavior their co-passengers exhibit. Coming in second are the passengers who won\u2019t help navigate, or \u201creluctant co-pilots\u201d (11 percent) and \u201cthe radio hog\u201d (9 percent). Passenger pet peeves continued with \u201cthe snoozer\u201d cited by 6 percent of survey respondents, and 5 percent called out \u201cthe shoeless.\u201d<\/p>\n

We have two very different personalities, and with that comes two very unique and contrasting travel styles.\u00a0Here are a few simple tips, his way and her way, to help make sure your next road trip<\/a> is smooth sailing.<\/p>\n

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Music soothes the savage beast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Depending who\u2019s in the car with you, your taste in music will inevitably differ.
\nHis way:<\/strong> Set aside blocks of time where each passenger can select the soundtrack for the car. You can create individual soundtracks to share before ever hitting the highway.
\nHer way:<\/strong> Get everyone a pair of ear buds (and buy extras at the dollar store) so each passenger can listen to their personal device and playlist, audiobook, etc.<\/p>\n

Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To avoid that age-old argument about who is going to ask for directions, download an app or two.
\nHis way:<\/strong> Sit or Squat tells you where you can find adequate restrooms, rated and reviewed by previous users. GLYMPSE\u00a0allows\u00a0others (of your choosing) follow along on your route in real time.
\nHer way:<\/strong> WAZE gives you detailed directions and up to the minute traffic information that includes accidents, gridlock, roadside debris, and police while giving you a\u00a0choice of routes. TV Food Maps is a road map to over 4,000 restaurants featured on some of your favorite television food shows, from Bizarre Foods America to Top Chef.<\/p>\n

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Food\u00a0for Thought<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Taking that last bit of trail mix without asking will turn\u00a0a happy go lucky road trip into a hangry mob scene. Be considerate of others. If you buy a roadside snack, get enough for everyone and whatever you do, don\u2019t be the one to eat the last of anything, especially if you weren\u2019t the one who bought it.
\nHis Way:<\/strong> Beef Jerky is a staple on any of Rick\u2019s road trips. From Alligator to Bison teriyaki, he never goes hungry.
\nHer Way:<\/strong> Nuts and dried fruit are Sandi\u2019s preferred snack du jour. Bottled water is a must. A hydrated passenger is a happy passenger.<\/p>\n

Viewfinder Tip: Check your dashboard for\u00a0a picture of a gas pump with an arrow. Whichever way that arrow points, is the side of the car\u00a0your gas cap is on.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Travel Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are road tripping with friends, discuss the budget in advance. How will you split the gas? How often do you want to stop? Are drive-throughs your jam or do you want a sit-down meal with waitress service? Are you cool with the Dew Drop Inn Motel or do you prefer a 5-star hotel<\/a>? Talking it out in advance will avoid any frustrations (and busted budgets) later.
\nHis Way:<\/strong> He\u2019ll stay in a roadside tepee (so long as it had Wi-Fi) making it part of the adventure. Rick is happy with the basics, anything unique and off the beaten path.
\nHer Way:<\/strong> Her tepee better have 800-thread count sheets and room service. Luxury linens and a good night sleep are what keep Sandi smiling on a road trip.<\/p>\n

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Keeping your cool when some like it hot<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Temperature can result in a heated argument if one rider likes bone-chilling temps and the other prefers it hot, hot, hot!
\nHis way:<\/strong> Rick is easygoing and not much ruffles his feathers. He easily adjusts to any temperature with a tall glass of iced tea in hand.
\nHer way:<\/strong> Either too hot or too cold, Sandi brings a pair of socks, and a sweater or a pashmina to deal with temperature changes.<\/p>\n

Last but not least, pack your patience<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Road trips can test even the most laid-back individuals. Let small things go. Loud chewers drive me crazy, but for the good of all, I refrain from commenting. And, we all have that crazy uncle or goofy friend who thinks it\u2019s hilarious to say\u00a0“pull my finger” and then lock the windows as the gaseous fumes fly. Don\u2019t fall for that age-old trick and for goodness sake don\u2019t be the crazy uncle. And last but not least, don\u2019t be a backseat driver. Don\u2019t offer your advice unless the driver asks for it.<\/p>\n

What is your best tip for avoiding carpool conflict on a road trip?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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