CFL Road Trip Safety Tips: Drive Smart, Cheer Loud
Theme for today: CFL Road Trip Safety Tips. Hit the highway with confidence, arrive ready to cheer, and return with stories worth retelling. From prairie winds to city traffic, safety fuels every unforgettable CFL adventure.
Get Your Vehicle Game-Ready
Tires, fluids, and brakes checklist
Set tire pressures for highway speeds, including the spare. Top off coolant and washer fluid, inspect wiper blades, and test brakes on a quiet street before loading passengers and gear.
Build a CFL-season emergency kit
Pack a reflective triangle, booster cables, flashlight, blanket, gloves, first-aid kit, tire repair tools, and a compact air compressor. Add snacks, water, and a printed contact list just in case.
Tech essentials and offline backups
Download offline maps for stadium areas and rural highways. Bring two charging cables, a power bank, and a windshield mount. Save your route, hotel, and stadium lot locations to favorites.
Handling early snow, black ice, and prairie winds
If temperatures drop near freezing, assume shaded bridges hide ice. Ease off the throttle, steer smoothly, and avoid sudden braking when gusts push across open fields and truck corridors.
Maximize visibility in messy conditions
Clean glass inside and out, run lights in rain or snow, and replace streaky wipers. Keep a microfiber cloth for foggy windows and use fresh washer fluid rated for colder temps.
Build a safe fallback plan
Book flexible lodging en route to rivalry games. If conditions worsen, stop early, message your group, and reschedule. Arriving late and safe beats white-knuckle kilometres before kickoff.
Stadium-Day Safety: Parking, People, and Post-Game Exits
Pick well-lit lots with clear exits. Snap a photo of your stall number and landmarks. After the game, wait a few minutes for congestion to ease before merging into busy flows.
Stadium-Day Safety: Parking, People, and Post-Game Exits
Set grills on stable surfaces away from vehicles, keep an extinguisher handy, and secure propane. In heat, shade up and hydrate; in cold, layer clothing and limit idle time.
Energy, Health, and Team Spirit on the Highway
Prioritize water and balanced snacks like nuts, fruit, and sandwiches. Avoid heavy meals that cause drowsiness. Small, steady portions keep drivers alert across long, open stretches.