It's time for the return trip after the holidays, but a little too much food, a little fatigue, make driving dangerous as the driver loses many of his driving skills.
If you are tired or you have not slept enough, cancel the trip. Driving in such conditions is not safe, as the driver loses many of his driving skills.
If you feel drowsy during the trip, stop in a parking lot to rest. In addition, in many cases, fatigue and drowsiness can be caused by excessive food consumption. Therefore, if necessary, make sure you eat something light before you start driving.
Finally, if you have consumed alcohol, it is forbidden to drive. Alcohol significantly reduces perception, but also reaction time if needed. In fact, at high speeds that develop on highways, the slightest fraction of a second that you take away can be fatal.
Damage to a highway
If a vehicle is forced to stop on the road, due to damage or other cause, its driver is obliged to make every effort to move it off the road and if he can not, immediately place a triangular sign, at least 100 meters behind the vehicle or the special warning device in a suitable position. Also at night it must have the position lights on. If the vehicle is towed on the highway or expressway due to a fault, it is obliged to leave them at the first exit.
Extra Tips for highway travel
- Adjust the temperature inside the vehicle so that you do not overheat or get cold. If the car has automatic air conditioning, stabilize the temperature between 22 and 23 degrees Celsius.
- Do not forget to adjust the headrest, which should be approximately in the center of the head. The headrest is not to rest our head, but to protect us from major neck injuries, especially in rear collisions.
- Be sure to keep your distance from oncoming vehicles. Do not forget that a car needs at least 100 meters to stop from 40 km / h. The distances you keep should increase when conditions change (eg in the rain).
- Especially lately, a lot of projects are being done on the road network. Do not pass the warning signs indifferently because you will find yourself unexpectedly.
- Do not look away from the street. Distraction is one of the leading causes of accidents.
- During the night do not leave the large staircase of lights because you are blinding the oncoming driver. Also do not use the fog lamps unless there is a serious reason, as they may disturb other drivers moving in front of or in front of you.
- Drivers exiting the motorway must have occupied the exit lane in a timely manner and not change course at the last minute.
Source: AutoTriti.gr