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Old 11-30-2005, 09:47 AM
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Default Re: Any Long Trip Tips?

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Originally Posted by Civic Duty
The tip about stopping less is actually really important, I feel. Before I go on a long trip, I deliberately deprive myself of drinks so that there won't be a need to stop halfway.
Depending on how long your trip is, that could be risky too: you run a risk of Deep Venal Thrombosis (DVT) if you're sitting for hours-on-end without moving in the car. Sitting that long in one position can be bad for the circulation in your legs.


So even if you don't need a bio break, it's a good idea to get out of the car every couple of hours for a stretch. (But then I'm over 6.5 feet tall so there's even less stretching room in the car for me, than for most!)
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