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Here is the second installment of tips for successful carpooling!

1. Certain issues have to be tackled for a peaceful carpool situation. Would it be ok to smoke? What about the music? And the volume? Set clear policies regarding these matters!
2. A carpool should only serve the purpose it was created for. If it is for school, then do not expect it to become a carpool for your shopping trips!
3. Get everybody’s contact numbers in case of an emergency! For example, if the driver is sick, there has to be a substitute driver contacted and notified right away so as not to mess up everyone else’s schedule.
4. If you are driving, it is your responsibility to keep your car in tip top shape and to drive with utmost care and concern for your passengers!
5. Respect your fellow carpool members. If they feel like sleeping on the morning ride, let them! Be sensitive to their needs!

It has been mentioned in this site many times that car-pooling is one of the best ways to conserve gas and energy. Not only that, it is great way to make friends in school or in h work place, and to relieve stress caused from driving. Imagine, instead of driving everyday, it can be cut down in half or even les in some instances!

However, carpooling can be tricky and in order to help you maneuver your way around, we’ve compiled some simple tips to successful carpooling!

1. First, it is vital to determine your route and schedule. Establish clear pick-up points and meet-up places.

2.Don’t forget to make a clear schedule of driving responsibilities and distribute it to everyone concerned. You may choose to alternate daily, weekly or even monthly.

3.Agree on a fair way to reimburse driving expenses. Do you want to collect a weekly sum?

4.Respect your fellow carpool members. Be punctual!

5.As a group, agree on certain rules like how many minutes the driver has to wait.