Both on the way out and on the way back, it is recommended Don’t lose patience if the route is congested. Maintain your location in the lane, do not overtake and do not use the shoulder as a traffic route.
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Once on the road, if there is any damage, stop as far from the route as possible (if feasible, in places designated for stopping) and place the beacons 75 meters from the vehicle in each direction of the route. If it is a highway, place the first beacon 75 meters from the vehicle and the second beacon 150 meters away.
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Wear loose clothing that is comfortable to handle. As for footwear, it should also be comfortable. Closed or lace-up shoes such as sneakers are recommended.
Travel in safe places
It has been proven that suffering an accident while traveling in the cargo box of a truck poses an enormous risk, since there is no form of attachment to the vehicle.
In that sense The Road Safety Law is clear: the number of occupants of a motor vehicle cannot exceed the seating capacity for which it was built. Both the driver and passengers must wear the regulatory and mandatory seat belt properly.
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Photo: Courtesy of the Provincial Highway Department
What the Law requires
- All persons in a vehicle must wear their seat belts. seat beltboth in the front and rear seats.
- The Children under 12 years old must travel in the back seats. with belt fastened.
- The Children under 4 years old must go in seats (child restraint systems) approved.
- The Pets in the vehicle must be placed in the rear seats. and properly secured.
Child restraint systems
Children under 12 years of age must travel in the back seats with a seat belt fastened or in busters. Children under 4 years of age must be in approved seats (child restraint systems), with weight being the reference factor for selecting seats.
When selecting a child restraint system, you must know that they are classified according to the child’s body measurements, with weight being the fundamental factor:
- Group 0 covers babies from birth to 10 kg.
- Group 0+ is for children weighing less than 13 kg.
- Group I is for children between 9 and 18 kg.
- Group II for children between 15 and 25 kg.
- And finally group III for children weighing between 22 and 36 kg. Here you can use busters or seats adaptable in height and weight.
You may also be interested in reading: Recommendations in the presence of snow on Mendoza routes
