Plan a Safe Summer Road Trip in South Dakota

May 27, 2020

Remember life before COVID-19? When we could do things like touch our faces and use public restrooms without an arsenal of sanitization products.

Those were the days, right?

While we’ve been practicing the CDC guidelines (and still are), we can’t help but look forward to a few summer road trips. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is still recommending everyone stay put (for now), but that can’t stop us from planning!

If you’re doing the same, keep these road trip tips in mind.

Start with Service

Make sure your car is in tip-top shape to head out on the road. Things like a broken air conditioner or a flat tire can really wreck your road trip. Check your tires, get an oil change, and make sure your windshield wipers are in good shape.

As always, our team is here to help with any service you may need to get your car road-trip ready. Check out our service specials to save on important things like tires and alignment!

This is also a good time to really clean your car. About a third of drivers only clean the inside of their car once a year. Think about how often you touch your steering wheel, door handles or seat belt connectors! Once your car is clean, keep some disinfectant wipes in the glove compartment for future use.

If you don’t have the time to clean it yourself, check out our detailing services. We’re here to help get you road-ready!

Find a Safe Destination

Once we have the all-clear to travel, you’ll still want to check ahead to see if the state you’re traveling to has reopened for visitors. Some states have self-quarantine requirements, but you can check the CDC’s website for this information and any possible coronavirus hotspots.

Many of us are looking at locations that will still provide social distancing opportunities like lakes and camp sites, but any road trip will require some human contact. Make sure you pack masks and gloves for yourself and your family, and bring plenty of soap and hand sanitizer!

You might also want to consider stocking up on extra road trip snacks to minimize the number of stops you have to take.

Get a Road Trip Ride

If your current car just won’t cut it for a road trip, come see us about a new SUV. We have models perfect for both family vacations and daily driving!