10 tips to prepare your car or motorcycle trip before heading out on the road during Easter Week
Colombia, April 2021- With the arrival of the XXL holiday for the celebration of Holy Week, from 123Seguro we reach you a series of recommendations so that you can plan your trip in advance, prepare your vehicle and enjoy a family plan without accidents and unforeseen events.
Always remember that in times of pandemic when distancing is still necessary, you should wash your hands well frequently, carry gel alcohol and sanitizer in your backpack to sanitize yourself and avoid inconveniences. Although the car has become one of the safest means of transportation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it is also important that you consider disinfecting the surfaces of the vehicle used by other occupants, especially if those who travel are non-cohabiting drivers.
In this sense, the mask is convenient if it is about travelers with different addresses. Finally, always remember to ventilate the vehicle, as this reduces the amount of bacteria that can remain in the air.
These are the 10 tips from 123Seguro to plan your trip and enjoy Easter traveling together with your family:
1- Policy, documentation and your 123Seguro app
The documents required for all drivers are the Soat certificate (which can be in digital format), the driver’s license and the identity card. Don’t forget that you can download the 123Seguro app on your cell phone to have everything at your fingertips.
2- Road kit
It is always good to have a road kit that includes an extinguisher to be able to control a fire in the event of an accident. Also, remember to use triangular signs as appropriate in case of stopping on the side of the road, towing sling and a cross wrench to change tires. The first aid kit cannot be missing.
3- Put on your belt
Only as many people as there are seat belts can travel in a car or van, since all passengers must be fastened. If minors travel, they must go in the corresponding seat (boosters) according to their age and weight.
4- Complies with the maintenance of the car
It is always necessary to check the brake fluids, the engine oil, the correct operation of the lights for better visibility and the shock absorbers.
5- Check the tire pressure
Correct pressure allows better control of the car and makes it easier to grip the asphalt. Remember that if the pressure is insufficient or excessive, the wear of the wheels will be greater, the control of the vehicle will be much more difficult and when braking the car will not have the expected response.
6- Alignment and balancing
Alignment and balancing are important as this prevents abnormal wear of the tires and therefore increased fuel consumption.
7- Do not carry luggage on the roof
It is not advisable to place objects on the roof of the vehicle if you do not have the necessary equipment since it can generate instability in driving since the center of gravity of the car can be raised.
8- Use a helmet
If you choose to travel by motorcycle, do not forget to always wear a helmet, a reflective vest that increases the visibility of the occupants of the vehicle and comfortable and safe footwear that prevents your feet from slipping off the pedals or locking you up when driving.
9- Just in case …
It is always helpful to have a hydraulic jack or jack on hand to replace a flat tire.
10- Rest and drink water
Although it is essential that the car has undergone an inspection before traveling, it is also important that as a driver you prepare yourself. If you are going to make long trips, it is best to dress in comfortable clothing and constantly hydrate.
