# Driving See [[driving log]] and [[Vie Von Vroom]] and prefer [[the train]] 2025-05-02 - 08:37 - been less and less enjoying driving, feels like my body gets "anxious" not exactly the right word but something like that... better with windows down, way better with other person in car. - [ ] look into a solution for better car calls (the car is loud) ## Important... - How well your body is makes a hug difference for how well your drive will go. - Driving with someone also makes it much better - #Caution re: Caffeine - If you want to be up, I would suggest a different option. ## Dreading a long drive? - [[make it sacred]] - Calls with friends... - Make sure you bring the good headset - Audiobooks you want to listen to... - Hand exercise ## Good things about long drives... - ## Pre-Long Drive... - clean the car - [[packing checklist|pack]] ## Suggestions re: long drives - You prefer deep tissue massage - Use waze for detours (i.e don't just follow signs ) - Use the gas tank as a gauge for when to stop (stop every half) - Definitely stretch even if you don't feel like it - Eat well, just like flights - Hydrate - Meditate ## Misc... - [[CAA]] is very much worth it. - What is the actual cost per km. #ToResearch