The long holiday for Easter is coming up and many people choose to leave Lima to enjoy nature and relax alone or with loved ones. Therefore, it is important to know what care is necessary before going on an adventure and take into account the precautions to avoid incidents during the road trip.
“If you plan to make long trips, not only should you take into account the prior care of the car, but during the journey it is recommended that the driver make stops every 2 hours. Likewise, he should stretch his legs and drink water to reduce fatigue when driving. A prudent time for your rest might be 10 to 15 minutes every two hours. All of this will improve their attention on the road”, points out Ing. Pablo Hurtado, academic coordinator of Mechanical Engineering at the Continental University.
For this reason, the specialist offers the following advice to have the best operating conditions and safeguard the safety, as well as that of all the companions:
• Make sure that all lights and signals work: Prioritizing that all signals work is necessary to avoid traffic accidents. If so, request the help of another person to finish the review.
• Check the air pressure of the tires: The tires are in direct contact with the road, which means that, if this is neglected, serious consequences might be caused.
• Check the brake system: Verify that the parking brake works correctly. It is advised that the parking brake not click more than four times before holding the car in place.
• Check the car battery. If the battery has not been changed for many years, it is necessary to check if it is working properly.
• Check all vehicle emergency equipment: Emergency equipment includes items such as a cell phone, spare tire, warning triangle, and emergency tools (such as flashlights and screwdrivers).
The engineer Pablo Hurtado recommends carrying out a test drive beforehand to verify the sounds and observing the signs around you is also essential. For example, hearing wheel squeals can indicate a bad wheel, as well as brake squeals which can point to warped rotors, among others. In the event of a breakdown during a road trip, every effort should be made to park the vehicle outside the road, as long as this does not pose a risk to the safety of all passers-by and moving cars. Likewise, you must have on hand the numbers of the highway police at 110, 980 122 344 or 980 121 493 and the National Police at 105.
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