7 guidelines for driving in mexico

1. Permit (if you are from outside the border area, the driving force)

Called Free Trade Zone in the border region, 20-30 kilometers south of the border extends. You have gone beyond this range, you have a temporary import permit from a customs office (good for 6 months) is to obtain, required. To obtain this license, you will need:

• Your driving license
• Car Registration
• Proof of identity (passport or birth certificate)
• A major credit card in your name
• Lease (the car leasing)

In return for the permission you need to write a bond. Type can be reversed with a credit card, and you are back at the border permit.

Once you allow in your hand, you are ready to go through Mexico.

2. Assume Nothing

As an American driver showed her the law strict authority, and are used on roads packed with traffic lights. But the traffic regulations always Mexicans who does not completely ignore them to some drivers are implemented. do not take it for granted, and the driver's behavior - make sure that you are clear before driving through the intersection.

3. Stick to the toll roads (aka cuotas)

US State Department increased security and better road conditions for driving on toll roads recommended. So select a choice if you have  a free (or "free road") is between toll.

4. Note the different road elements

Road conditions for drivers in Mexico for the first time is questionable. Here are some things to look for:

• Topes: Mexican speed bumps that can sneak up on you. They are not always with yellow warning sign marks where they can almost invisible to the untrained eye of tourism not.
• Pit: Many Mexican roads are not government regulated and unusually large pit has been an issue. Some half a car or case large enough to a small bus are fit.
• Left Hand motorway exits: to obtain exit ramps and bridges on the opposite side of the highway access, rather than Mexico often used returno system. Here you can safely leave your U-turn shortly after its end, "break" areas.

5. In fact, really, seriously avoid drinking and driving

Mexico requires that all drivers car insurance to keep, but that coverage can be  if a driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Tequila Avoid if you hang your keys secure.

6. Stay alert for thieves

Many cars that you own, take the least attractive model in Mexico less attention. Keep locked your car doors and your windows. And when you drive through dense traffic, make sure that you avoid creating a dangerous situation enough distance between vehicles.

7. Driving in daylight

Carjackers it or you can not see the pit shape of the car, his driving at night in Mexico dangerously easy. And the switchbacks and narrow shoulders, Mexico, the US State Department as a common occurrence among motorists cite a single car rollover. Driving is easy and safe in daylight.

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