Noone likes to be stuck in traffic. The phone number 866-698-7232 can be called anytime, from anywhere. It’s the phone number for Traffic.com. When you dial in you can give the name of a major city and get a report of traffic delays. Traffic.com also offers a website that powers the phone number I gave you. Listings keep visitors informed of traffic incidents, events and roadwork and monitor traffic hotspots. The site is easy to use but I think it needs to cover more areas to be truly helpful.

Do you keep track of your fuel mileage? Do you ever wonder how it compares to other people’s? Fuelly is a website that lets users track, share, and compare gas mileage. It’s free to sign up for an account. After registering add your car and keep track of your mileage and gas purchases. Fuelly will analyze this information and show where money can be saved by making small changes. Tips on getting better gas mileage are offered, as is a member discussion forum and the ability to browse by vehicle. Considering the price of gas, this site could be helpful for some.

What road sign have you seen that amused you? Have you seen one that set you into a fit of giggles? I have. Sometimes I see pictures of funny signs on the web and I can’t figure out how people driving take them. I’ve tried to take pictures of a funny sign twice myself and all I got was a blur. One of those two signs said “speed hump” and the other said “roadway pulloff”. I found a terrific gallery of funny road signs on the Road Trip America website. If you’ve got some time to kill, check it out. What’s the funniest road sign you’ve seen?

Whether you’re driving across country, taking a train to the Midwest or going on a domestic flight, if you’ve got an illness you need to be prepared no matter where you are. Here’s a few tips for long domestic journeys if you take medications.
Before beginning a long journey check the label on how to store meds. Be aware if meds need to be kept cool, shaded or kept cold before storing them in a bag for a long flight, drive or rides.
Be prepared for delays, no matter how you’re traveling. People always think of flights getting delayed, but road trips can also get delayed for extreme weather. The best way to be prepared is to keep your medications in a carryon or purse.
Be familiar with your medical coverage, and what to do if an emergency arises while you’re traveling.
Store your medication in the original labeled containers. Bring a few more than you need in case of delay or a decision to extend the trip.
Check with your pharmacist about what foods, if any, may have an effect on your prescription. We all tend to indulge a little more when traveling when it comes to foods and beverages.
That’s the tips my family uses. If you have any to share I’d love to hear them.

If I could give anyone one driving tip it would be to back in when you’re parking. Alternatively, if you’re in a shopping center, pull through to the other side. The goal is to have the nose of your vehicle pointing out. Here’s why. In some residential areas, backing out of your driveway is actually illegal. And it just plain makes sense. It’s a lot easier to see past other vehicles, hedges, shrubs, fences and whatever else may be near your home if you’re pulling out head on and you’ll get a better view of other cars that may be coming. I think it’s easier to get through snow and slush going forward as opposed to backward. You may also find it’s easier to unload your car once you’ve backed into your driveway. Another reason is no matter if you’re home, out locally or traveling, it’s a lot easier to get a jump start from another car if the nose of your car is easily accessible. If you have a certain place or way of parking, what is it and why do you do it?

Live in New Jersey? Planning on driving through New Jersey? Then be aware. As of yesterday it became a primary offense to hold your cell phone and talk or text while driving in New Jersey. That means seeing you using it is now enough to pull you over. If caught you will be issued a $100 fine. It is still legal to use a cell phone to talk provided you are using a hands free device. Prior to this, using your cell phone without a hands free device was a secondary offense so you couldn’t be pulled over just for that reason.

I’m sure most of you have been to a convenience store. I’m not a huge fan of convenience stores, but occasionally they are, well, convenient. One of themost popular convenience stores in my area, if not the most popular, is Wawa.

Wawa convenience stores are only located in the Northeastern US, in Eastern Pennsylvania, Central & Southern New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and part of Virginia. There are 570 stores as of August 2007, with 236 of them located in New Jersey. Most Wawa’s are open around the clock, and a number of them are now selling gasoline. Every Wawa has coffee, and their is actually very good. My favorite is the French Vanilla Cappuccino. They also have deli/sandwich counters that offer sandwiches, soups and cold cuts. Their soups are always hot and each variety that I have had is very tasty.

If you’re ever in New Jersey and are in need of a coffee or quick bite for the road, this is a pretty safe bet. Happy traveling!