Eight Top Tips for Driving to a Festival

Those on their way to live music events this festival season are offered advice on guaranteeing safe and stress-free journeys.

The holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have shared their eight top festival driving tips to keep everyone safe and relaxed behind the wheel.

When driving to and from popular festivals, those behind the wheel are often met with road traffic, long queues and difficult routes.

Motorists should remove any potential additional stresses by following simple tips like topping up on petrol and securing a sat nav ahead of the trip.

A spokesperson from StressFreeCarRental.com commented, “With just a little planning, you can guarantee yourself and your passengers a smooth journey to your designated festival.

“Spending quality time with your friends and family should be your priority, and so to maintain this level of fun, it is worth preparing before your departure.

“Having a parking plan and keeping car keys safe while at the festival are just two suggestions to create a calm and easy festival experience.”

Here are the top tips from the team at StressFreeCarRental.com to guarantee car festival journeys with ease:

1. Top Up On Petrol

Visit a petrol station before setting off on your journey to ensure you don’t find yourself in a sticky situation – running out of petrol in a remote location would be a less than ideal start to your trip away.

2. Check Tyre Pressure

Not only will there be a lot of heavy camping gear crammed into your vehicle, but it will likely also be full to capacity regarding passengers. If the car is heavy, it may be slightly more difficult to drive. You can help by changing your tire pressure to ensure your car is comfortable and easy to drive despite the added weight.

3. Secure A Sat Nav

If the festival is in a remote location, it can easily get lost in the countryside. Taking a sat nav with you will ensure you get to the festival on time without hassle or confusion. Most crucially, ensure it has been charged before heading away – if not, go-to apps and maps on your phone can save the day.

4. Limit Distractions

If your passengers are loud or insist on having the music blasting, it can make concentrating on the road extremely difficult. Don’t be afraid to turn the music down or ask your passengers to be quieter so you can retain your focus.

5. Have A Parking Plan

Find out the price of parking and where you’ll need to head when you arrive on the festival’s website ahead of time to save confusion when you get there. Also, noting where you’ve parked is a good idea, so you don’t lose your car in jam-packed car parks. ‘Park and ride’ may also be a cheaper option worth investigating.

6. Keep Your Keys Safe And Dry

Ensure your car keys are kept safe during the festival in a memorable and accessible place that won’t be easily forgotten. Keeping them in a place they’re not going to get wet is also ideal, as you don’t want electronic keys to breaking when you’re miles from home.

7. Rest Before Returning

Driving while tired is extremely dangerous, so ensure you get plenty of rest before heading out on the road, especially when you’ve had a late evening the night before. If this means having to leave later in the day after a nap and coffee, make this decision to be safe rather than sorry.

8. Make Sure You’re Fully Sober

Alongside avoiding sleep deprivation, never head out on the road if you suspect you may still have alcohol still in your system. If you’ve had too many the night before, it is also best to head off in the afternoon the next day to ensure you’re 100% sober and safe to drive.

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