If you are going to spend your Easter vacations in Cancun and you’re traveling by road, we recommend you the following preventing actions before you leave, to reduce the risk of road accidents.
It is common to hear of campaigns to strengthen the prevention of accidents through a careful car check, however, there are three factors involved in traffic accidents; the human factor, the mechanical conditions of the automobile and the environment.
It is important that a few days before leaving for your vacations in Cancun you check tires, brakes, general condition of the engine and maybe some other part of the car that are obviously failing, however, the main factor contributing to accidents is human error, so if each driver is responsible for his own car and the welfare of his family, the rate of car accidents can be reduced.
- Before you leave home to spend your Easter vacactions in Cancun, check your car documents are in order: current insurance policy, driver’s license and circulation card.
- Check fluid levels such as, motor oil, antifreeze, brake, etc.
- Check the physical condition of the battery, wipers, headlights and tire pressure; otherwise you will not have good visibility on the road.
- Also check the rear lights, stop lamps, rear fog light and fog lamps.
- Do not forget, before you start the car engine, to adjust the driver’s seat and mirrors properly, to achieve a comfortable driving position and fasten your seat belt.
- Make sure to fill the gas tank.
- Respect traffic signals.
- Respect the speed limits. Excessive speed combined with the effects of alcohol, is associated with most accidents with injuries and deaths.
- Avoid distractions while driving, as they are another constant source of accidents.
- Do not drive if you have drunk alcohol, no matter how much it is, even if one believes to feel good. alcohol transforms perceptions of self confidence and reduces the capacity to react. Moreover, the fact of driving under the influence of alcohol is considered a crime and the penalty for drunk driving varies from a fine to imprisonment, depending on the state or municipality, and the seriousness of the situation. The permitted alcohol level in blood is 0.8g/L or its equivalent in air breathed by 0.4 mg / l.
- Climatic conditions such as rain, hail, ice or if poorly designed roads are factors that the driver cannot control, but can improve his caution. Traffic accidents can always be avoided.
- Always bring cash with you for tolls, gas, junk food, sanitary service and eventualities.
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Enjoy your Easter vacations in Cancun!
