Very few things can destroy a road trip as fast as motion sickness. Those who suffer from it know all too well that the effects of a long car ride, with someone at the wheel who is a little bit heavy on the breaks, can make you desperately ill for hours after the offending trip is over.

The problem isn't much better for those accompanying the ill traveler either, as they're the ones who have to look after their incapacitated friend or family member and, if worse comes to worse, smell the aftereffects of a round of heaving into a barf bag. If you, or someone you're about to travel with, gets serial car sickness here are a few tips to help you cope.

The article is geared towards parents with sick kids, but the suggestions should work for everyone. Some things to try include not reading or playing video games in the car, letting the nauseous person sit in the front seat where they'll get a more normal view and keeping the windows open for fresh air. Motion sickness pills like Gravol work, but only if taken before starting a journey. So keep these, and all the other tips listed, in mind before starting a car trip as your entire group will be much happier for it.