Family vacation planning usually starts with dates, lodging, snacks, routes, and the budget. The vehicle carrying everyone can get squeezed into the final hour, even when the whole trip depends on it. We’ve been loaded up to go camping before only to find out that our truck battery was completely dead. But a good plan gives the car the same attention as the hotel confirmation and the packing list. Start several days before departure and follow these car safety tips to make sure you’re ready to go. For parents, road trip safety tips need to be practical. Nobody needs a lecture before vacation. A car check simply reduces the number…