Travel by road

How to Plan a Safe Road Trip During COVID-19Coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel: The situation around the world is changing dramatically. Various governments have changed their travel warnings to restrict travel during this time. 

Embarking on a road trip is no simple undertaking. It’s important to pack absolutely everything you need if you are driving to remote areas, just in case you don't have access to the internet, groceries or clean drinking water.

From double-checking your vehicle is in working order to studying the route, before you hit the open road, here are 14 tips to stay safe and avoid any preventable road trip mishaps.

Avoiding public transport and flights might be at the top of mind in 2021Depending on where you are, restrictions might be lifted enough for domestic travel. But, just how safe is a road trip during a pandemic?

• How safe is a long road trip during COVID-19?
• COVID-19 road trip safety tips
• Know the route
• Offline maps and paper maps
• Take a break
• Stock up on water
• Carry sufficient fuel
• Pack enough food for two extra days
• Check the weather forecast
• Check your vehicle before you go
• Carry spare tools
• Kit your car out for offroad travel
• First aid kit

  How safe is a long road trip during COVID-19?The CDC has warned that car travel does present unforeseen risks, "Making stops along the way for gas, food, or bathroom breaks can put you and your traveling companions in close contact with other people and surfaces."

  For travel by RV, the CDC says, "You may have to stop less often for food or bathroom breaks, but RV travel usually means staying at RV parks overnight and getting gas and supplies at other public places.These stops may put you and those with you in the RV in close contact with others."

  COVID-19 road trip safetyHere are a few tips to keep yourself and others safe while road-tripping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Carry a mask on you at all times, in case the place you're going/passing through has a regulation (plus, it's a good idea)
  • Carry sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol) with you at all times when leaving the car
  • Wash your hands thoroughly (with soap and water for at least 20 seconds) once you have finished using the restroom, and sanitize your hands before touching your car keys or door handles after leaving the facilities
  • Public restrooms might be closed (some gas stations or fast-food restaurants may have restrooms available, but some might not). If the opportunity to use the toilet presents itself, take it.
  • Camping is a good option – just in case hotels/motels/hostels aren't offering the most COVID-safe facilities
  • Check your accommodation online first: Are there COVID-safe processes in place to keep visitors safe? If not, look elsewhere
  • Bring your own pillows and pillowcases if staying in a hotel, and carry a sleep sheet
  • Wipe down hotel surfaces or seats and facilities before using them
  • When re-filling at a gas station, wipe down handles and buttons (if wipes are available) at the pumps before
  • you touch them, and if not, sanitize your hands immediately after
  • Pre-book all campsites if you can – this gives parks an idea on the volume of visitors, and it might be mandatory under new regulations
  • Read up on the requirements before you cross state or territory borders, as restrictions may change with little notice.
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