You may wear your sunglasses daily, but somehow when it comes time to leave for a big road trip, they’re often forgotten! Make sure your sunglasses are packed and on-hand at all times while driving so you’re not blinded by the sun while in the car! It's best to have an inexpensive pair to keep with you for emergencies, as well as a polarized or prescription pair to wear during those long stretches of highway.

And if you think wearing sunglasses is no biggie, get this. UV rays from the sun can harm your eyes just like they harm your skin. "This exposure can cause everything from sunburn of the cornea and the skin surrounding the eyes and wrinkles, to the early onset of serious sight-stealing diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration," warns the State University of New York College of Optometry.

Hopefully a roadside or emergency kit will not be needed. However, it is always better to be safe rather than sorry. Check out the National Safety Council's recommendations for what to include. Does your current kit have all the right stuff? You never know when things like bandages, work gloves, non-perishable snacks, and batteries will come in handy. If your trip is especially long, you may find it handy to add in a travel size pain relief cream for those aches and pains of sitting behind the wheel for hours as well! Just make sure your pain relief cream has the right ingredients for maximum impact.

Hours of driving down one highway can become a bit monotonous. Although you don't have to physically pack your podcasts or playlists, it's best to have your podcasts and music playlists already made and queued up before getting behind the wheel. Whether you love murder mysteries or high-energy hype playlists, time is sure to fly by with the right tunes, audiobook, or podcast!