The best routes should be free from obstacles and allow the vehicles to travel at the maximum legal speed with as few stops as possible. Things that can be considered as obstacles are anything that can slow you down or could conceal an ambush such as: bridges, roundabouts, woodland, junctions, cross-roads, tunnels, culverts, narrow roads, one-way streets, known criminal areas, etc.

• Avoid routine, especially in daily journeys.
• Keep timing details on a need to know basis and issue only outline timings in advance.
• Travel at the maximum safe speed.
• Use the most secure route, not necessarily the shortest.
• Use the correct type of vehicle for each stage of the journey.
• Make a detailed research of the routes to be used.
• Have a family member aware of your route plan in case you need help..
• Know the hospital and medical facilities on route.
• Use maps/street plans/guides/aerial photos, etc.
• Choose good fast roads.
• Work out the approximate distances and time between locations.
• Choose backup routes for use in emergencies.