You could encounter some strange people. For example, on my road trip, we stopped at a small diner. There was a man there who just stared at us the whole time and gave us really creepy looks. It made us feel very uncomfortable and we couldn't wait to leave.
There are also the possibilities of car troubles in the middle of nowhere. Imagine your car breaking down at night in an area with no cell phone reception. You don't know if help will come or what might lurk in the darkness around you. It's a truly scary situation.
You might encounter some really aggressive wildlife. I heard a story where a family on a road trip had a bear attack their car. The bear was trying to get in, and they were trapped inside, fearing for their lives. It was a nightmare for them. Another possibility is running into bad weather in a remote area, like a sudden blizzard or a violent thunderstorm that makes it difficult to see and drive safely.
Yes, I once had a road trip where we got lost in a desolate area at night. The GPS stopped working, and there were no signs of civilization. We heard strange howling sounds that made our hair stand on end. It was terrifying, but luckily we found a small dirt road that led us to a town eventually.
Well, on a road trip, we passed by an old, abandoned house. It gave off a really eerie vibe. Later that night, while camping not too far away, we saw a figure that looked like it came from the direction of that house. It was spooky, and we quickly packed up and left the area.
One funny thing is when someone in the car tries to sing along to the radio really loudly and completely out of tune, making everyone else in the car burst into laughter.
Well, my scariest back road trip story was when I was driving on a very narrow and winding back road. There were no other cars in sight. Then, out of nowhere, a figure seemed to run across the road. I slammed on the brakes. My heart was pounding. I wasn't sure if it was a person or an animal. I sat there for a while, too scared to move, before finally mustering the courage to keep going.
In the third story, a group of students were on a road trip. They were camping by the side of a lake one night. In the middle of the night, they heard a loud splash in the lake. Then, they saw a pair of glowing eyes emerging from the water. They quickly packed up and left, but as they drove away, they could still see the eyes following them from the lake. It was a truly spooky experience for them.
Another story might be of a group of friends on a road trip. Their car broke down on a deserted highway. As they were waiting for help, they saw a figure in the distance that seemed to be walking towards them. But the figure disappeared whenever they tried to get a closer look. They felt like they were being watched the whole time until help finally arrived.
Well, one way is to be in a safe and familiar environment. If you're in a place you know well, like your own home or a friend's house you've been to many times, it's less likely to be scared by unexpected things.
In a fanfic about a Spiderman field trip, it could be that the field trip is to Oscorp. There, Spiderman discovers some unethical experiments. He has to then figure out how to expose the wrongdoings without revealing his identity to his classmates who are also on the field trip. He might use his wits and web - slinging abilities to gather evidence secretly.
One common element is getting lost. When you're on back roads, it's easy to lose your way, especially if there are no signs. Another is encountering strange animals. You might come across a large, menacing - looking deer or a pack of wild coyotes. And often, there are old, dilapidated buildings that give off a spooky vibe.