AAA Offers Travel Tips for a Safe, Enjoyable Holiday.ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 1998--One of the fastest ways to put the brakes on a great vacation is with an emergency, says AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. . Mechanical failure of a car or worse -- a risk to your personal safety -- can be upsetting for the whole family. By planning ahead and preparing properly, travelers can minimize risk. AAA offers these precautionary pre·cau·tion·ar·y also pre·cau·tion·al adj. Of, relating to, or constituting a precaution: taking precautionary measures; gave precautionary advice. Adj. 1. tips: -- Have your car checked by an auto technician See PC technician and software technician. before leaving on a trip. -- Don't let the gas level get below one-quarter of a tank. -- Select your route on a map ahead of time and study it to know exactly where you are going. -- Reserve all accommodations in advance. -- Lock your car when you leave it and keep valuables out of sight. -- Secure children and adults in safety seats or seat belts as required by law. To help children enjoy the drive more, AAA offers these suggestions: -- Pack special snacks and favorite toys that are appropriate for in-vehicle use. -- Bring books, compact games and puzzles puz·zle v. puz·zled, puz·zling, puz·zles v.tr. 1. To baffle or confuse mentally by presenting or being a difficult problem or matter. 2. that can be used quietly. Books of stories or information about your destination can pique children's interest in the trip. -- Dress children in comfortable, seasonal clothes. -- Let children choose a radio station, tape or CD that they like. Bring recorded stories and songs for youngsters. -- Leave a pillow pillow Medtalk A functional 'unit' used to assess the severity of orthopnea in Pts with CHF, which refers to the number of pillows a Pt needs to sleep comfortably. See Congestive heart failure. in the car so your child can nod off comfortably once all the sights and sounds of the trip have become exhausting. AAA is a not-for-profit Not-for-profit An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. federation of 96 clubs with more than 1,100 offices serving nearly 41 million members in the U.S. and Canada with a full line of travel, insurance, financial and auto-related services.
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