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Driving in Mexico – Recommendations, Tips and Tricks
20. There are special phones on toll roads every 2 kilometers. These phones can be used by drivers in order to call for help in case of an accident or a breakdown. If a breakdown has occurred on a free road, it is possible to call for help only by cell phone.
21. On highways, there are useful services for drivers next to each payment point. For example, drivers are welcome to use maintenance service stations and can even get medical care.
22. Unleaded gasoline is a real rarity at local petrol stations. In general, the quality of fuel in local petrol stations is much lower comparing to a number of European countries and the U.S..
23. Local people prefer to use the services of large petrol stations. As a rule, they provide petrol of the highest quality. On small petrol stations fuel is very often diluted with other liquids. In addition, pouring less fuel than bought is an integral part of service of small petrol stations.
24. In Mexico, there are no self-service petrol stations. Customers do not even need to leave their vehicle. Simply tell the operator the type of fuel. It is also possible to ask him to check the tire pressure and clean the glass - these services are free.
Hints on Car Hire in Mexico
When choosing a car for your Mexico trip, don’t forget to check and compare the franchise amount (indicated in the rental conditions) for all cars considered in your selection. The franchise may vary from 200 to 2000 euro/dollars even for cars of the same class. A thorough comparison will allow you to choose the option with the lowest franchise.
During your booking, we will offer you to take a full coverage of the franchise ('No Risk' or 'No Excess' package). If you book a car without full coverage, it is recommended to take it at the pick-up time - this will substantially reduce your financial liability in Mexico for the whole rental period.
During your car pick-up in Mexico, do not forget to check what to do in breakdown-, accident- or theft-cases. Most of our offers include 'Breakdown Assistance' package. Besides this, every rental office would be happy to assist you with this package.
Prior to the car return, please check your voucher for the fuel conditions. If it is indicated that a driver shall return the car with a full tank, do not forget to refuel it on the way back, this will save you from additional charges at the rental office.
If you are looking for a car hire in Mexico, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual rental offers. Just use the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!
26. The majority of traffic jams appear on roads from 7:00 to 9:00, from 13:00 to 15:00, and from 17:00 to 19:00. If possible, it is better to refrain from driving a private car on these periods.
27. Drivers, who plan to make car rides in the country, should not forget about one more danger - livestock. It can appear on the road even at night, so it is not recommended to move on country roads at a high speed.
28. If a breakdown happened on a free road at night, then the probability of getting technical assistance until dawn is minimal. In such case drivers should call 06 and report the breakdown. However, help may come only after a few hours.
29. If a car is parked in the wrong place, it is very likely that the car will be towed to penalty parking. In order to pick up the car from that parking, a driver will have to pay a pretty big fine. Motorists, who find themselves in this situation, may need the services of LOCATEL. This organization will help to determine, to what penalty parking the car was sent.
30. The procedure for obtaining a driving license is quite simple in Mexico. This explains a large number of cars on the roads. Moreover, local drivers do not need to register a vehicle and pass maintenance checkup.
31. On loaded highways, local drivers rarely pay attention to road markings and can make quite dangerous maneuvers. Taxi drivers and drivers of buses, loaded with passengers, are especially dangerous.
32. Drivers never use light signals on roads, the only exceptions are situations when one of the levers is touched accidentally. If a car that moves in front of your car has turned on a left turn signal, it means that it gives way to cars following it.
34. The police are on duty on the roads, rather to create a semblance of order, because locals simply do not pay attention to them. They continue breaking traffic rules confidently even when the police can see them. Interestingly, the police do not pay any attention to that.
35. Roads 57, 95, 190D and 15 are considered the most high quality toll roads in the country. All of them pass through the capital and fully meet European standards. Traffic jams are extremely rare on these roads, because the speed of movement is very high.
36. Experienced drivers will quickly notice one of the main features of local road markings. In Mexico, it is made in a very bright orange color that draws attention of drivers and makes it easier to navigate while driving. Many road signs are also made in orange.
37. According to local rules, it is prohibited to stop a car on toll roads without a particular need. It is also prohibited to park a vehicle on the side of toll roads. At the same time, many indigenous people treat this rule with disdain. Therefore, one can often see motorcycles, bicycles and trailers parked on roadsides.
38. Drivers should be especially careful when approaching traffic lights. Not all drivers really stop at the red light. Pedestrians may also start crossing a street without even waiting for the green light.
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