Playing games in the car is a great way to keep your kids (and adults who are kids at heart) entertained and occupied.
As an auto insurance company, we're concerned about your safety. As a passenger, you want to make sure whatever activities you choose don't distract the driver's attention from the road. After all, you don't want to risk getting into an accident with your family or friends in the car. Even if you were lucky enough to avoid anyone being injured, an accident would delay your trip, and, possibly increase your auto insurance premium!
Play games
Long trips don't have to be dull. Consider buying activity books for kids. Listening to books on tape or CD can also be a fun group activity. In addition, good music usually makes a long trip seem to pass more quickly. Or, you can use your imagination and make up your own road trip games. With a little creativity on your part, long trips in the car will never be boring again.
Here are some car games to start you off:
- The License Plate game
The object of this game is to see how many different state license plates you and your passengers can find. Kids love this game so you may find you're playing it throughout your trip.
- Restaurant Takeover
Each player picks a restaurant chain for the length of the game and earns points by spotting signs for the restaurant. The goal of the game is to find your restaurant before other players find it first. Of course, the person with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Entertain backseat drivers
Some newer vehicle models make entertaining backseat passengers easy. Many are equipped with TV screens and headsets, which can provide hours of entertainment to your passengers.
Newer vehicle models are often equipped with the latest safety features too, which could save lives and save you money on your auto insurance premium.
No matter how you and your passengers pass the time on longer trips, obviously, driving safely without distractions is the key objective!
Esurance rewards safe drivers with discounts in certain states. Get an auto insurance quote today from Esurance and see if you qualify for the Good Driver discount or any other auto insurance discounts.