From the Road Delegation, November 28, they reported that work is being carried out to guarantee the trafficability of the routes and roads, as a result of the intense snowfall registered in recent days.
The routes enabled for transit. During the weekend cleaning work was carried out to guarantee the minimum conditions of passability. Also tasks of cleaning and clearing with equipment to enable the passage.
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In any case, they recommended reducing the speed to a minimum, avoiding sudden maneuvers and braking and using the gearbox to slow down gradually, always circulate with the low lights on. Do not dazzle Wear a seatbelt and, if traveling at night, carry blankets and a kit.
It is essential that during the winter season you have the vehicle ready and ready for any unforeseen event that may occur.
Check the vehicle: Before embarking on the trip you should be aware that your car is in the right conditions to travel with storms. Look at the cooling system, the antifreeze fluid levels (also add to the windscreen wiper fluid), oil, steering fluid, check that the tires offer a stable and optimal drawing for grip on poorly adherent surfaces, as well as lighting, brakes, and brushes.
Use of the safety belt: You must use this safety system and in case of snow or ice even more since the lack of grip in these situations can cause a loss of control in vehicles and be displaced by the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Car from one place to another in case of collisions.
Drive smoothly: You have to adapt the speed to the weather conditions to circulate safely and not make changes of direction or swerves. If you make gentle turns, it is more difficult to lose control of your car. On the contrary, if you had to make a sharp or fast steering wheel turn, the vehicle starts to make understeer and you will have to correct the direction by making harmonic movements from one side to the other until the vehicle stops. You should never try to break with the fixed wheels, either straight, left or right.
Keep safety distance: It is important to drive with a wide safety distance and adjust it to the speed of travel with the vehicle that precedes it. In situations of adverse weather, the distance must increase considerably.
Use of winter chains or tires: You must equip your vehicle with chains or winter tires when driving on roads covered by snow or ice.
Lighting: It favors the vision as well as being seen by other drivers and the use of a fog or long-range lights is recommended avoiding glare.
Equipment: Remember to bring in the vehicle a flashlight, a couple of blankets, reflective vests with reflective tapes, coats that include reflectors, comfortable clothing, scraper to remove ice from frozen glasses.
Other recommendations: Check the status of the routes before the trip.
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