1. Whoever is responsible for the snack bag and the DVD's had better have it together when it comes to the packing.

2. When it comes to pillows and blankets it is every man for himself. You forgot your pillow? Tough luck. Rest your head on that cold, hard window.

3. If you are blessed enough to have a car with a DVD player, the movie selection process is always enough to take up at least half of the car ride.

4. There's always that one person who can't seem to understand that liquid consumption is a negatory if your bladder is the size of a walnut. (Sorry, mom.)

5. Given the lack of food options, if you see a sign for Chipotle or even Panera, your mom or dad will cross four lanes of traffic to reach that destination.

6. When it comes to napping next to siblings, leg space and pillow placement can get weird.

7. Your mom or dad will always choose your least favorite music to jam to for eight hours. God forbid you request a change they will pull the driver card and turn it up louder.

8. These road trips are family memories you will never forget.