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Do not drink hot liquids or locate the suitcases on the extinguisher to go. Follow these tips and leave the services at the time of driving.

Did you know …

- According to the Virginia Tech Transportation (United States), “people who send text messages or chat on the phone while driving are 23 times more likely to have an accident than those who are not distracted.”
- On average, these people take 4.6 seconds to write text messages or reply in the chat, “more than sufficient for an accident.”
- Talking on your cell phone and drive increased 1.3 times the likelihood of an accident.

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Before embarking on any journey you should review the following components on your vehicle:

- Lighting: Be sure outdoor lights are working properly, the brake pedal the rear lights must illuminate the stops, turn signals are illuminated intermittently to the left and right, the lamps should light and low position high, according to
transported load must be adjusted to not cause glare to vehicles traveling in opposite directions.

- Brakes: Check the brake fluid reservoir. Your level should always be among the, limits. Also, check for leaks in hoses and if the liquid has two or more years of use should be replaced.

- Battery: make sure the terminals are not sulfated or dirty, this will help proper electrical contact. If the unit is sealed you can not visually check the electrolyte level in each vessel, it must be at least 1 cm above the cells.

- Wipers, while driving the driver’s visibility should be optimal at all times. Therefore, both widescreen and lateral glass must be completely clean before you start driving, and likewise is important to check that the water reservoir is full Wipers and pens are in perfect condition.

- Oil: Check that during the planned course is not met the maximum allowable limit for oil changes specified by the manufacturer in the owner’s manual. Otherwise it is better to change it before you begin your trip, if it is within the normal check that the level is between the maximum and minimum indicating the dipstick.

- Side Mirrors: Ideally the driver to adjust the mirrors properly moving them out as far as possible to see the road on both sides of the road and not see the sides of the vehicle.

- Tires: pressure gauge front and rear tires as recommended by the manufacturer before you start driving, etc., and inspect the working of the rim is above the recommended maximum levels, checking visually witnesses found on the inside of the grooves of the tire.

Motorcycle keys to managing security
Mechanical and handling queries | To drive it is necessary to take into account the use of protective elements. Overall, the helmet, jacket and protective elements for hands, legs and arms must possess certain technical characteristics and minimum specifications.

Wear a helmet
Buy a helmet is a decision as important as acquiring the bike you like, because this attachment is made solely to protect his life.

According to statistics, in 10 accidents, seven of those involved are seriously injured or killed due to lack of helmet at the time of the accident. There are many even wearing a helmet but not tight, which makes no difference to wear it or not.

Note that when you drive your bike increases 15 times the death try them, when helmet use decrease your chances of dying by 45 percent.

Protect the whole body
When a motorcyclist is facing dangerous conditions on roads the city needs to protect their legs, arms and chest special. For these situations, companies have designed clothes for driving the motorcycle can easily maneuver and protect all times in case of accidents.

Gloves should be special for this type of vehicle to allow a good grip on the handlebars and controls. Materials normally used as leather for its duration is longer and protect the hands more effectively.

Used shoes, preferably boots should be sturdy and must reach the knee to protect the ankles. They must also be free of heels, rings or strings that can catch on parts of the bike or tires.