Imagine taking a long trip in your trailer without a tracking device. It sounds challenging, right? Yet, this was the reality and experience of travelers in past years, and they managed to survive without GPS monitors. However, the scenario has drastically changed today. New advancements have been introduced throughout time, and some of them are useful to road trips.
We now have easier access to locations, more advanced vehicles, good internet connectivity, and more. What seemed to be a stressful journey has now become pleasant and smooth. Additionally, thanks to modern technologies, today, we can easily avoid road tragedies. Let’s take a deeper look at how road journeys have evolved, benefiting humankind.
Advanced Vehicles
Automobiles now have front, rear, and side collision alerts, as well as automated braking. They are also equipped with airbags, shatter-resistant glass, stability control, and other features to ensure the driver’s safety. These previously inaccessible technologies have made a significant contribution to minimizing road accidents in the present.
Thanks to the air conditioning function, advanced vehicles allow passengers to spend hours in them comfortably. This function lets passengers keep the windows closed, preventing dirt from getting on their faces while keeping the interior cool and cozy.
There is also another great feature that makes the road trip bearable. Car window tinting offers much-needed comfort while protecting passengers from UV radiation. Additionally, it minimizes sunlight and prevents heat from penetrating inside.
Eatery Joints
Previously, restaurant options were limited and quite far away. Passengers had no choice but to pack meals or carry packaged food for the road trip. They had to eat food dry, bland, and not-so-fresh food. However, there is now a boatload of restaurants, coffee shops, and eateries located at closer distances. Such availability makes it easier to have fresh and warm meals at any moment throughout the road trip.
Mobile Applications
Traveling is now more accessible and more enjoyable than ever owing to mobile applications. People can now plan their trips ahead of time by using apps to acquire all necessary information. They can see the place virtually, find out the ideal time to visit, the culture of the area, and other information. One may quickly locate the nearest restaurant to dine in, the finest hotel to stay, and even make an online reservation.
Aside from guiding to the destination, mobile apps such as Google maps also help avoid tolls and find the cheapest gas stations. These applications indeed make the entire trip a breeze, with no need to worry about getting lost as in the older days.
Gratifying Pictures
What is the purpose of a trip if not to create memories to cherish for the rest of eternity? Previously, cameras did serve the purpose, but they could only capture a few images and required a few days to process. Aside from that, it used to be a pretty costly activity.
However, the introduction of digital cameras and smartphones has made it much easier to snap hundreds of thousands of photos and instantly view them. All this is for free, so if one doesn’t get the right pose or want to capture that beautiful scenery or animal encountered on the way, nothing is stopping them from clicking again.
Restroom Availability
Using the restrooms throughout the journey was a major issue back then when there weren’t many public toilets. People’s trips were often spoiled when they couldn’t use the bathroom for an extended period. They were forced to wait for a designated “rest stop.” Convenience stores and petrol stations, unlike now, were not widely accessible. Fortunately, the number of public toilets at shorter distances for emergency usage has grown in the current era. Hence, no more ruined trips due to a full bladder.
Entertainment Options
Previously, to listen to music, one would have to record it on a cassette tape or play it on a Walkman. And if they listen to it all, they’d restart the record from the beginning. Today, there is no such hassle, and anybody can listen to whatever they want.
Another modern automotive feature is the vehicle’s audio system, which contains their favorite playlists and songs. Additionally, audiobooks, podcasts, or entire albums to the radio are now available with few taps on the phone. With so many alternatives for entertainment to accompany, road trips now are more bearable.
People are more thrilled about road trips now that they are more comfortable, convenient, and entertaining. Instead of confusing maps, GPS trackers are now available, and instead of cold meals, one may easily feed themselves warm food. Additionally, there will be no more controlling the peeing and no more ruined trips due to hot summer days. Organizing a road trip used to be tedious and time-consuming, but that is no longer the case.
