Tips Mudik with Private Vehicles

Tips Mudik with Private Vehicles
When you plan for going home or on vacation with driving a private vehicle as a car or motorcycle, you'll want to read the following reminders for you to enjoy the journey safely and comfortably.

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      Check the condition of the vehicle
      It is very important before you travel, especially if the distance to be traveled far enough. Car parts that are important to be checked include brakes as a vital part in the vehicle should be checked in order to function properly. Then check the tire like tire pressure and tire conditions that still have flowers so as not to slip. Make sure the condition of your vehicle lights work properly, because the light is very important at night or whenever they have to pass through dark areas, also help keep the vehicle visible to other vehicles.

      Immediately repair or replace if there is a damaged part. Do not forget to bring equipment such as jacks, spare tire, the key just in case when necessary. Not least, the completeness letter also take your vehicle.
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      Bring medicines, food and beverage
      Travel long distances will take a long time too. So, provide food and drinks taste so as not to feel hunger and to keep fit, even more so when you pass the road that is hard to find sellers of food or do not know whether the food is good or not. Do not forget, bring enough water to spare if difficult to find during the trip.

      P3K box contains a few standard medications such as drug fever, headache, abdominal pain and wound medicine should be taken outside and plaster. Meanwhile, if there are family members who must regularly take medication should be reminded to drugs are not left behind. Put goods and medicines in place that can be quickly retrieved when needed.

      But, do not be too excessive in bringing food or drink because it will create a severe congenital car and passengers will feel uncomfortable. During the trip when the meet mini or supermarket, you can stop by to purchase this purpose when inventory is low. Do not buy food or drinks in place of a doubt, you could be hurt by it.
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      Physical and emotional preparation
      Physically fit and healthy is very important in order to enjoy the trip comfortably. Especially for the driver, the physical condition may affect the safety of all passenger vehicles. Make sure you rest adequately at night before the trip. Drowsiness and fatigue will make drivers slow to react. For the driver, when you are drowsy, you should immediately rest and do not push to continue the journey. Do not think, this can be overcome with a cup of coffee, because drinking coffee, energy drinks or supplements can not fully eliminate sleepiness and fatigue you.

      In addition to good physical condition, no less important to examine the emotional state of the rider. Should the driver not in anger, in a hurry or are having a bad mood. Emotions are not good to make the driver can not drive properly.

      Instead, make arrangements for a drive not just one person. The driver can be set to alternate after driving for some time. Maximum, replace the driver every 5 hours. According to the data, most of the accidents caused by drowsy drivers. So this will be useful, both for the driver's own physical condition in order to enjoy the holidays with good health and most importantly, because it concerns the safety of all passengers.
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      Obey traffic rules and road signs
      Although you may want to immediately meet relatives and anxious to arrive at the tour for a vacation, avoid to break the signs in the street and existing traffic regulations. Moreover, when the holiday feast is packed with vehicles. Driving a vehicle with high speed and violate road signs can cause fatal accidents.

      Use a seat belt during the trip. Keep a safe distance with other vehicles to avoid accidents for succession. Avoid receiving a phone or doing other activities while driving. Be careful during the trip.

      Visiting relatives must have been a happy event, so also when enjoying the holidays with family. Then, prioritize safety so you can enjoy this precious moment.