To and from the store or picking the kids up from school are good short trips to start with. Most pets adapt quickly to riding. Please see that your pet is secure and not allowed to jump around or hang out of the window. A pet carrier or a wire mesh crate is a safe and comfortable way to keep Rover or Fluffy from roaming around the vehicle. When choosing a pet carrier or crate, see that it is large enough for your pet to stand, lie and turn around in comfortably.
Loose animals are a distraction to the driver and a danger to all parties in the vehicle.
Put your pet in the carrier or crate before traveling so your friend can get used to its temporary housing. Line the bottom of the carrier or crate with towels to absorb urine. Attach containers for food and water. If kitty is coming along, and will be riding for extended periods of time, place a small disposable litter box in the carrier. Your pet should wear a comfortable, flat-buckled collar and an I.D. tag with his or her name and your address and phone number on it.