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For many of the students planning their trip the gas prices can get expensive. And the gas stations and companies seem to raise gas prices some during this time just as they would if it were during the holiday season.

So, those going to Florida for spring break and have to go a fair distance will all decide to go in a group with one vehicle and therefore share the expense of spending gas money. This is a good idea and often times you will see two or three vehicles of students going to the same destination but sharing the expenses of gas along the way.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with this and some of the students say they save a lot more in gas than if they would have driven to Florida on their own instead of as a group. There are however drawbacks to carpooling there are a few more stops than usual and some times with luggage it might be a bit more crowded, however for the most part once they get to Florida the trip was well worth it and carpooling was not all that bad.

Some parents like this idea better as well because they feel as though the students are safer in groups than if they were traveling alone, like if the vehicle happens to break down or they need some type of road side assistance so in this case scenario is gives parents peace of mind as well.

There is another advantage to carpooling the students who are planning their spring break in Florida