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The National Road Safety Agency gives the following recommendations so that you have a safe trip back from your Easter break.
* Get plenty of rest before engaging in the driving activity, and gradually rest every 2 to 3 hours during rides.
* Check the safety and prevention equipment with the 9 essential elements that it should have: a jack, crosshead, reflective signs, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, blocking plugs, tool box, spare tire and flashlight.
* Do not forward in double solid line.
* Do not exceed speed limits.
* Do not drive drunk.
* Do not overtake in prohibited places.
* Do not perform dangerous maneuvers (motorcyclists).
* No to illegal transport and purchase of tickets in unauthorized sites.
* Individual, responsible and selective distancing, especially in public passenger transport.
* When undertaking the return trip, the main recommendation is to get up early to the return plan, in this way you will avoid high traffic flow to your destination.
Other tips from the road authorities:
* Pedestrians must use safe passages, cyclists must be visible on the roads and motorcyclists must use their helmets correctly.
* Remember that on wet surfaces, very worn tires can lose grip with the ground, causing the vehicle to slide and lose control.
* Constantly check that the windshield wiper has enough fluid and the blades are not worn. Remember that with rain, fog or hail, visibility is considerably reduced.
* Check that all external lights of the vehicle turn on, are clean and work perfectly. When it rains it is important to be visible to other drivers.
* Double the distance with other vehicles, so you can react in time if the other driver makes an unexpected maneuver on the road.
* Use the right lights, avoid using high beams as it can cause the oncoming driver to lose visibility.
* Proper windshield wiper speed and available HVAC systems for good visibility.
* In the event that the vehicle slides, gradually slow down until you feel the vehicle stop.
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