CDC officials recommend that people restrict car travel to essential trips only.<br />Some folks, however, are ignoring the health guidelines and planning road trips for this summer.<br />Health and travel experts have weighed in to offer advice on how to travel during a pandemic.<br />According to HuffPost, experts advise considering a shorter trip. If it’s a long trip, plan it to a T.<br />Will you or your travel mates require lots of bathroom breaks? Public toilets are a high-risk area for transmission.<br />Experts recommend trying to avoid all stops and public restrooms if possible.<br />If you must stop, experts say to bring your own toilet paper and soap, just in case the public restroom is out of stock.<br />Experts also recommend washing your hands more thoroughly and for a longer period after using a public restroom.<br />They also recommend using disposable gloves to pump gas, and of course throwing the gloves away when you are finished.