It is advisable, among other things, to pay attention to the weather forecast and to consult the cheapest gas stations, so that the journey becomes cheaper
The DGT expects more than eight million trips during the bridge that is now coming to an end. a week in which
bad weather has been present. For this reason, it is important for the “return operation” to avoid this by tuning our vehicle and planning the trip well.
It is also useful to find the gas stations with the cheapest prices to save as much as possible on our trips by car. In addition to some measures, in the geoportal of the gas station, where we can find the official rates for all of Spain, we can also use Google Maps, one of the most popular navigation systems, to carry out the search once we are on the road.
should locate
petrol stations with the cheapest prices to save as much as possible on our car trips.
To find the best petrol and prices from any brand and the nearest petrol stations, the CasaCocheCurro.com petrol station price comparator makes it easy to find out in seconds where the cheapest petrol station is in any location. Just enter the name of the municipality you want to consult and the cheapest will appear next to it
the nearest route to get there with Google Maps.
In a preventive check before starting the journey, you should not miss, among other essential points: the level of the vehicle’s fluids, the brakes, the condition and pressure of the tires, the steering and finally the general mechanical condition of the car. we want to avoid more than one anger when the weather surprises us: cleaning wipers, lights, headlights and windows.
In addition, you should also make sure to bring a spare tire or tire repair kit, a reflective vest, and two triangles or a V-16 beacon light,
in case we get another incident forcing us to stop the car on the road. Checking the route, finding rest stops and refueling points (for fuel or electricity), as well as the weather forecast and road conditions, will also help us better find a solution in case of an unpleasant surprise.
In this sense, according to the latest study by the Spanish Motorway Association, 70% of the road network is completely safe. In general, however, the state of conservation is not always the most desirable and it is not difficult to find poorly signposted sections with track cracks, disintegration, pavement deformation and jagged cracks.
Driving in fog, rain, snow, ice, wind is a risky practice that we should avoid as much as possible. However, if we are surprised in the middle of a journey, we must take into account the advice that Alquiber offers us.
Visibility is drastically reduced in the middle of a fog bank in fog, so it is advisable to switch on the dipped beam and fog lights when visibility is reduced, adjust the speed and adjust the safety distance to the vehicle in front (always look out your brake light),
don’t brake abruptly and avoid overtaking. In case it is very busy, we can take the road markings on the right side of the road as a reference (on highways and highways you should always drive in the right lane when it is foggy), but pay particular attention to two-wheeled vehicles and pedestrians who have that space can take. If the density of the fog or any other incident finally forces us to stop, we must be careful to signal our position so as not to surprise other drivers by turning on the emergency flashers, headlights and fog lights.
When it rains, visibility problems must also be added
loss of vehicle adhesion, so it is advisable not only to switch on the dipped beam, but also other types of measures to prevent condensation on the windows and in mechanical systems, such as directing the vehicle’s interior heating towards the windows (and cleaning them with a dry cloth), regularly check the effectiveness of the brakes by gently touching them to dry the moisture from the brake pads. It is also necessary to prevent sudden braking which can cause skidding and aquaplaning and to increase the safety distance from the vehicle in front.
If the vehicle loses grip in the rain, snow and ice will cause the grip to disappear completely. The use of approved snow chains or winter tires helps us with this problem. It should also be taken into account that the first flakes already make the asphalt slippery and that a thick snowfall can obscure traffic signs and markings, further reducing visibility. To drive
following the tracks of the preceding vehicles, being extremely smooth in corners, accelerating and braking and driving in the highest possible gear will also help us avoid unpleasantness. The other measures are similar to those for fog and rain: switch on the dipped beam and fog lights in very dense snowfall, adjust the speed and the safety distance, do not brake sharply and avoid overtaking and immediately switch on the emergency flashers in the event of an incident on the road, headlights and fog lights on.
An unexpected gust of wind can be just as dangerous as the meteorological situations described above, both because of its strength (which can change that of the vehicle) and because of its unpredictability. For a strong and sudden
Gust of wind arise after overtaking, at intersections with other vehicles, at the exit of a tunnel and generally in places with little protection from the road, it is only necessary to reduce speed and hold the steering wheel firmly to avoid dangerous deviations to prevent.
For some motorists, the risks of driving at night are outweighed by the peace of mind the road offers at dawn. However, it should always be taken into account that the lower view requires certain precautions,
how to slow down to 20% regarding the limit (since the low beams are not sufficient to illuminate the entire braking distance), be careful to use our high beams so as not to dazzle other drivers, combat drowsiness by airing the vehicle (never point the car vents towards the eyes), listen to the radio (if it helps) and stop every 200 km or two hours (or whenever we notice fatigue) to restore the necessary conditions for safe driving.
In addition, if it is a rainy night, we must take advantage of these stops to remove mud and dust from our vehicle’s lighting and signalling. Finally, if necessary
stop the vehicle On the road, the recommendations to ensure your visibility should be extreme, with turn signals and warning triangles, as well as precautions when leaving the vehicle.
Source: La Verdad
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