Antsy backseat passengers can make road trips the most exhausting of family vacations, but this classic car game will make the miles whizz by.

There's no better opportunity than a long road trip to reinforce learning. That's why we love the ABCs game -- it's a fun way to practice the alphabet and help our tinies travelers remember their ABCs.

So remember our forefathers --put away the electronics, unplug the backseat and get everyone involved in an old-fashioned car game.

Car Games: Our Favorite ABC's Game for the Backseat

If you're traveling with kids who have recently learned the alphabet -- or even older kids in the mood for some fun competition -- this game works well for long car rides.  The rules are simple and everyone can play.     

•  Before departure, visit this link for a printable brochure of the ABC's Car Game with all the letters of the alphabet. We have used graphical images, so all ages -- even early readers -- can have a way to keep score throughout your trip. 

•  Print out several copies because this is one game that you can play over and over.

•  Hand out a pen (crayons are okay) and a copy of this brochure, or some paper, to each player.

•  Players must be on the lookout for letters; you can find them anywhere: on signs, billboards, bumper stickers, etc.

•  Once you spot a letter for the first time, jot it down on your list. Be quick, so other passengers don't claim it first.

•  The first person to cover the alphabet from A to Z is victorious.

•  Prizes can be distributed at mom’s or dad's discretion, or you can put big siblings in charge.

More Car Games for the Backseat

For a variation on this theme, download a printable brochure of the License Plate Car Game and print out several copies. It has the License Plate Game rules and pictures of America's 50 license plates. While many states have a variety of images on their license plates, even your youngest passengers will probably spot some, and this favorite car game can be enjoyed over and over.

For a guide to several more of my favorite car games, download a printable brochure of FTF's Most Popular Backseat Car Games printable brochure of FTF's Most Popular Backseat Car Games... and keep it in the glove compartment at all times.

Safe there and safe home!