A must-have for National Day travel? Self drive trip!

What are the essential items for a National Day self-driving trip?

During the National Day this year, free tolls promote self-driving travel. Many car owners choose to drive by themselves to travel. Here are the necessary self-driving items compiled by the editor for self-driving friends. For reference:

Driving tourists are different from backpackers in that they can carry larger luggage capacity. However, inexperienced people are usually at a loss and forgetting to bring something is common. The best way is to make a list before traveling, which is very intuitive. The following is the equipment details that CAA reminds you. You can choose to carry it according to the vehicle conditions and self-driving routes. The items in red are essential items.

Tools/Materials 1. Documents

2. Personal belongings

3. Medicines

4. Daily necessities

5. Food

6. Communication and positioning supplies

7. Others

8. Camping supplies

9. Vehicle tools

10. Vehicle spare parts

Method/step 1 Documents:

ID card, driving license, driving license, road maintenance fee, purchase tax, vehicle and vessel use tax, border defense permit (Border Area)

Special Note:

·ID card is a must for staying in top hotels. Some hotels are very serious and cannot be replaced by a driver's license. The author has learned from this.

·Complete vehicle procedures are a prerequisite for your smooth travel. Police from other places usually pay close attention to Beijing vehicles.

·Border counties and districts need to apply for a border defense permit in Beijing in advance.

2 personal items:

2. Cash, credit cards, mobile phones (batteries, chargers), pens, notebooks, multi-function watches, photographic equipment, film, spare keys for vehicles ( Carry it with you)

Special instructions:

·Cash and credit cards depend on the situation. Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and ICBC are widely distributed in major provinces and cities in China, but cash is still essential. , especially when dealing with unexpected situations, you must bring double the planned amount.

· Prepare more change, especially ten yuan, five yuan and one or two yuan. It is very convenient to pay tolls, parking fees, etc., and can also avoid the loss of change.

·Mobile phones are the most important communication equipment when traveling by car. They must be fully charged beforehand, and it is best to prepare spare batteries. Most major cities, highways and national roads have GSM signal coverage.

·Our experience is that you must bring a lot of film. Driving is a joy in the process. There are countless places where you accidentally kill the film during the trip.

·On the road, mark it on the map at any time. Your location, and simply recording the day's itinerary and feelings before going to bed at night are all unique items of self-driving travel.

3 Medicines:

Bandages, band-aids, disinfectants, anti-inflammatory drugs, heatstroke prevention, anti-motion sickness medicine, mosquito repellent, Yunnan Baiyao, thermometer, cold medicine, antipyretic medicine, gastrointestinal medicine Medicines, analgesics, bone injury patches, Rhodiola rosea (altitude sickness), etc.

4 daily necessities:

Timely inner and outer clothing, slippers, cold-proof clothing, sun protection products, sun hat, sunglasses, gloves, soft-soled shoes suitable for driving, rain gear, flashlight (please have enough batteries) ), sleeping bags, thermos cups, disposable tableware, disinfectant wipes, toiletries, small mirrors, multi-functional knives (such as Swiss Army knives), razors, windproof lighters or moisture-proof matches, binding ropes, garbage bags, old newspapers, etc.< /p>

·In addition to necessary lighting supplies such as flashlights and emergency lights, you can also bring some props such as fluorescent rings and candles to create an atmosphere to add interest.

·A multifunctional knife is indispensable. It can be used for opening cans, bottles, cutting fruits and many other occasions.

·Light brown lenses are the best choice for sunglasses. Too deep or too wide a border will affect your vision.

·In more difficult places, disposable tableware and disinfectant wipes are very important.

·Remember not to use hard-shell suitcases to carry your luggage.

5 Food:

Enough drinking water, snacks, biscuits, chewing gum, pickles

Special instructions:

·Bring a large bottle The water is both drinkable and can be used as a supplement when the vehicle is short of water.

·Snacks can kill time and relieve fatigue.

·When you can’t find water, chewing gum comes in handy more than toothpaste.

6 Communication and positioning supplies:

Itinerary, professional driving travel map, compass, GPS, car radio, walkie-talkie

Special instructions:

·The schedule is a manifestation of planning for things to be done. It is usually made in two copies and one copy is left at home so that family members can know where they are at any time.

·Don’t underestimate the role of maps. Although there is a mouth under your nose, it is difficult to communicate with local people in Mandarin in other places or rural areas. Therefore, reading the map and understanding the itinerary in advance is an essential step in travel planning.

·Car radios and walkie-talkies are essential items for long-distance travel fleets. They are very convenient for reporting road conditions and making emergency calls.

·The GPS system is a positioning tool specially used for special tourism, but it is not omnipotent. It will also be powerless in some valleys where satellite reception is not available.

7 Others:

CD, tape, telescope, mountain bike, small pins, rubber bands, sewing kit, small saw blade, etc.

Special instructions:

·Music not only cultivates sentiments, but also relieves fatigue during self-driving travel.

·The outside world is wonderful, and a telescope can give you a panoramic view of all the scenery.

·If you are not afraid of hard work, you can consider bringing a mountain bike and galloping against the wind on places like the dam, which is also a good way to go wild.

8 Camping supplies:

Tents, moisture-proof mats, folding tables and chairs, lighting fixtures, gas stoves, gas tanks, cooking utensils, water supplies (kettles, water bags, skin bags, etc.), Car refrigerator, barbecue grill, large parasol, etc.

Special instructions:

·The carrying of camping supplies depends on the self-driving route and personal preferences. The most important thing when traveling by car is where to go. Wherever you go, preparing some camping equipment will definitely add a lot of fun to your trip, such as a moisture-proof mat (which can be used to sit on during a picnic), and you can also bring a sleeping bag when going to more difficult places.

·If possible, you can also bring a small and practical car-mounted hot and cold box to cool drinks or heat food, which is quite practical. Since

·Remember not to camp on the river beach. Many reservoirs will release water downstream regularly, so you should always pay attention to changes in water levels when parking and resting by the river or reservoir.

9 vehicle tools:

Complete set of vehicle tools, tire wrench, jack, safety bucket, fire extinguisher, water bucket (spare water), oil bucket (spare oil), winch (optional) , tow rope, engineer shovel, vehicle-mounted air pump, insulating tape, wide tape, wire, iron wire, etc.

Special instructions:

· When leaving Beijing, you must bring all the tools with you. In addition to tire wrenches and jacks, bring a few other tools with you in case of emergency. If you don't know how to repair a car yourself, you should have the right tools at hand when asking others for help.

·The car-mounted air pump can be used by plugging it into the cigarette lighter, but you need to remove the tires or use a jack to jack up the car before inflating. This is both quick and sufficient.

·Bring some wires with you, which can be used as temporary wires when the car breaks down, or when the fuse blows. Peel off the outer sheath of the wires, take out a piece of copper wire and connect the two pins of the fuse. Connect for temporary use.

·Insulating tape can be used to connect wires, and ordinary tape can be used to wrap leaking water pipes.

10 Vehicle spare parts:

Puffed spare tires, vulnerable auto parts (such as spark plugs, fan belts, insurance, high-voltage ignition coils, light bulbs), engine oil, brake fluid, etc.< /p>

Special Note:

·Commonly used spare parts are indispensable, especially for less popular models. In many difficult situations, you usually have to rely on yourself to have enough food and clothing.

Due to the condition of the vehicle, some vehicles will lose engine oil after running on the highway. The engine oil can be used as a supplement.

Passenger station reminder: Please check the condition of the vehicle before traveling. Check the tires (including spare tires) for age and damage to determine whether they can complete your trip. Check the braking system, mainly checking the braking effect, whether there is leakage of brake fluid, and whether there is a lack of brake fluid. Check whether the battery, engine oil, coolant and power steering oil are normal. If your car has just been repaired or maintained, do not drive it for a trip right away. If the timing belt has reached the replacement time required in the maintenance manual, it is best to replace it with a new one before traveling.