A report from RACE points out that the main cause of most of the breakdowns is the poor maintenance of the vehicles. According to a report by the Royal Automobile Club of Spain (RACE), the failure of the batteries, the problems with tires, traffic accidents, engine failures, and damage to the pump or diesel injectors are the main causes of assistance on the highway.
That is why RACE reminds drivers that they must comply with periodic inspections and ensure that the vehicle is in perfect condition when it comes to taking a trip. To avoid these faults, RACE offers the following recommendations:
– Before starting the vehicle, check the oil and antifreeze levels, as well as the battery, tire pressure and tread.
– Check that you have the obligatory elements, such as the emergency triangle and the reflective vest.
– Avoid traveling at rush hour, as far as possible, and check traffic incidents.
– When you are ready to travel, distribute the cargo evenly and make sure that the objects will not fly in case of impact.
– Rest of the driving and let the car rest a few minutes every two hours or 200 kilometers.
– Respect the rules of the road and do not let your guard down when you have little left to reach your destination.
– Keep the safety distance and anticipate the danger with enough time.
– If you are going to drive at night, check the headlights and safety clothing, adapt their height to the load and increase the safety distance.
– In the event of an accident, the PAS behavior applies (protect, advise and rescue).