Tips & Tricks: How to Drive Home Safely This Raya 2023

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Think of this as your safety playlist

Even when the hours stretch ahead of you seemingly endlessly, nothing beats a road trip back to your hometown. Full of promises of good music, great bonding, and beautiful sceneries, the journey home with your family is one for the books. 

So, instead of being unprepared for your journey, we’ve created a guide on how you can drive home safely this Raya 2023. 

Here are tips and tricks that will ensure you have a safe and smooth drive back to your hometown:

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Having An Open Mind

While it’s natural and normal to feel stressed or overwhelmed, it is crucial to recognise when you need to take a break. The silent scourge may take a toll on your physical and mental health, so drivers should find comfort in recharging and relaxing before the long drive. Being free of unwanted thoughts and problems means that you’re in the right state of mind to keep everyone around you feel safe. And, when you feel safe you’ll feel free. 

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Picking The Right Car

Safety is not just about the safety of the mind, but it’s also about choosing the right vehicle to situate your family in. It’s important to keep them safe th​​roughout the journey back to your hometown with a durable, functioning, and comfortable car. You could even get a car with advanced technology and entertainment, so everyone can be entertained.

Download A Good Playlist

To avoid fatigue or sleepiness, be sure to create a buzzing and popping playlist for your trip back home. Whether it’s classical, RnB or pop, pick something to your liking so it’ll keep you awake. 

Make Sure To Have Food

Whether you’re fasting or not, you should always have snacks and water on hand. Sometimes the journey back home can be tedious and long, so it’ll be good to have certain beverages and food to fuel your body, mind, and soul. 

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A lover of steamy romance books and all things green, Syameen Salehaldin is the Senior Content Producer for Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia. She spends most of her time immersed in books, and food and doing anything that makes her happy. Expect to see her diving into lifestyle, fashion and beauty trends on this platform.