Hello,
My wife's parents (65 and 85) are moving across the country from California (reno area) to Maine.
they are intent on trying to make the drive within the next week.
I am looking for any and all travel advice from the pros here, and any info you can give on what's open, what's not, where to stay and where to avoid would really be appreciated.
i believe they are taking I-70 east.
Parents driving cross country and need advice
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by catomaine, Mar 21, 2020.
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First question I have is where are they going to sleep. I believe all motels and hotels are shut down.
After that the only advice I have is dont. Their age, travel restrictions, and the possibilty of being stuck in the middle of no where are all very possible.Swedish Chef, dunchues, bryan21384 and 5 others Thank this. -
If they're in Reno, they're more likely taking I-80 which means they need to be extra-cautious driving across Wyoming due to the potential for bad weather and road conditions, particularly between Rawlins and Laramie.
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Good point on the lodging concern.
Plan on 4-500 miles a day, rest or switch drivers as needed.
Go for a drive with them. Teach them how to stay with the flow of traffic and keep distance. The most stupid thing I see drivers do is pass trucks at 1 mph, exposing them to huge risks for far too long. Teach them how to mash on the gas and get around trucks, and find 'SAFE SPACE".
Don't get in front of trucks too quickly after passing. Again - leave lots of room.
The majority of trucks are governed. Mostly between 63-70 mph. If they keep their speed at about 65 mph, or match the speed of a governed truck and follow from a safe distance, they'll likely have minimal interaction with traffic.
It's coronavirus 101 all over again. The vast majority of the 35,000+ deaths on the road would be avoided if folks simply kept well away from another. Face it - apart from metropololitan areas - theres plenty of real estate on the roads. Yet dummies want to bunch together and play stupid games - winning stupid prizes.Swedish Chef, austinmike, USMC '74-'78 Semper Fi and 4 others Thank this. -
last I checked Reno was in Nevada lol.
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As in ALL NON ESSENTIAL everything except gas station and grocery store and pharmacy that's it.
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Your Parents picked the absolute worst time to drive in a car to Maine cross country. Particularly if they came from a known Covid19 hotspot when they get there Maine intends to test the beejus out of them.
There is no point.
We have shut down ourselves already. Arkansas can shut down anytime and we don't even notice. They are already in the process.Bean Jr. Thanks this. -
Case or 2 of water.....most important
Progresso (or like) ready made soup
Extra smokes
Condoms.....lots of condoms
Crossword puzzle book
Candy and gum
Blankets and whatnot in case they have to sleep in the car
Loaded gun...very important
At least $200 in cash
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Hotels and motels are not shut down. They are considered essential.
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I believe all the cash toll booths are shut down????
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