During this Christmas, some 17 million trips are estimated. The objective, and most importantly, is that you arrive at your destination without any incident. The technical team of the firm TÜV Rhineland offers a series of tips to prevent accidents.
- Have everything in order. The first thing is to check all the documents of the vehicle, such as the driving license, the last ITV, the insurance or that the driving license has not expired.
- Check the vehicle. The car or motorcycle must be ready. A look at the levels, the pressure of the tires (and in passing a check that they are not worn) or check the status of the lights is more than advisable when putting on the road.
- Equip the car correctly. By law, you must wear at least one reflective vest with reflective tapes and two approved triangles of danger signageor other reflective materials in case of failure. A scraper for snow or ice and gloves is advisable if traveling to cold places.
- Plan the route. Knowing in advance the way of travel is the best way to not hesitate at a certain time. Choosing before leaving a specific place for a rest stop will avoid problems.
- Look at the state of the roads. With the apps or web pages that information in real time of the traffic situation, it will help us to avoid sections with retentions.
- Check the time. If we are going to move to the mountain or there is some snow warning, it is essential to wear winter or all-purpose chains or tires. It is advisable to travel during the day and not to let the fuel tank empty; A car charger for the car and a blanket are good tools.
- Respect safety regulations. Although it seems obvious, it never hurts to remember such basic rules as to respect the speed limits, the safety distance or to keep your eyes on the road.
- At the wheel, no alcohol or drugs. At this time of year, as in any other, when driving no alcohol or drugs.
- The five senses, at the wheel. 35% of accidents that occur in Spain are due to the driver’s inattention. During the journey, no mobile, smoking, configure the browser or other examples such as not turning to talk to children in the rear seats or find something in the glove compartment.
- Rest every two hours. Fatigue or drowsiness are not good companions. To make a stop of ten minutes every two hours is important, just as meals are light, especially if it coincides with nap time.