Toll roads in Indonesia are usually called freeways. Toll roads are used to speed up a destination or shorten travel time. However, not all vehicles can pass through toll roads. Only four wheeled vehicles, like a car, truck, to buses that can pass through toll roads. Accidents on toll roads often occur, especially now that the rainy season has entered. Where driving in rainy conditions is a worry for some people. The reason is that there are several factors that might cause an accident. Nah, Below Otodiva.com has summarized tips for anticipating accidents that occur on toll roads. Come on, let's see!
The first thing is, It's a good idea to avoid driving at high speed and keep the car at a safe distance when it rains so that you can still control the car when the road conditions are slippery.. Bad weather can affect your stability when driving on the toll road.
Then, preferably stay in the left column, and don't move columns too often, except to lead. So, do not drive below the minimum speed ie 60 km/h or exceeding the maximum speed ie 80 km/hour. Don't forget to turn on the small lights when it rains and reduce speed on wet road surfaces. Always maintain a safe distance between vehicles. When you feel sleepy and tired, Don't hesitate to pull the vehicle over to the rest area.
Next, namely, do not throw any objects out of the car, such as food waste because it can disturb other road users and cause accidents. Always pay attention to toll road signs. Then, try not to use the shoulder of the road to rest. The shoulder of the road is only used for emergency stops.
Besides that, Don't forget to use a seat belt for the driver too, or for rear passengers. For car drivers, avoid using smartphones unless used for directions. Even if you use maps, It's a good idea to use sound so that your focus on driving is not disturbed. These are things you can do to anticipate potential accidents on toll roads.
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