Are road trips risky?

The journey to your final destination can be fraught with dangers that you don't even expect. This is why before taking an outing, you should know more about why accidents happen on road trips and how to avoid them. Taking a vehicle anywhere, even for a short trip to the store, can be hazardous.



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All that traffic (plus your family crammed into a car together for 8-plus hours) can mean a stressful experience – and stress is one of the leading headache triggers.

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The perfect amount of time to spend on a road trip completely depends on where it is you're travelling to, but anywhere from one week to ten days is usually ideal for most destinations. If you're still unsure how long you should go on your road trip for, read on.

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How many miles should you drive a day on a road trip? Many experts say that as a general rule, you shouldn't drive more than 8 hours a day. I'll be honest though, I drive much further than that all the time. I frequently make road trips where I'm driving 10-12 hours a day.

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The numbers are clear: flying is much safer than driving. You are much less likely to be involved in a plane crash than a car crash, and the vast majority of plane crashes don't involve any fatalities.

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A family of five may find a road trip more economical than buying plane tickets, she said. However, if only one or two people are going on the trip, driving may not be the more affordable option once gas and food are factored in.

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Your odds of being in an accident during a flight is one in 1.2 million, and the chances of that accident being fatal are one in 11 million. Your chances of dying in a car crash, conversely, are one in 5,000. Want answers to more key questions in aviation? Check out the rest of our guides here!

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