These are the 112 warnings that you should know if you are going on road trips this summer

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Spain is immersed in the operation out of summer and the August exodus begins. In total, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) estimates more than nine million road trips and a figure of more than 50 million for the entire month with more movements in summer. During these dates, the long-distance trips will be joined by the beginning of the vacation month of August, with those returning from those who finish their vacations in the month of July and the usual weekend departures of the summer period..

To ensure all transits, verify the correct behavior of drivers and provide the greatest possible coverage, the Traffic Group has the maximum disposition of its agents, several vehicles from the air and camouflaged and other devices such as radars. In addition to the personnel of the emergency services in those cases that require.

Traffic forecasts prepared by Tráfico contemplate that the greatest increase in vehicles took place last Friday, July 28, in the afternoon, mainly between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.. This Monday the 31st the usual movements in and out of the big cities on a working day coincided with movements for the beginning of the holiday month of August. From the Twitter account of the emergency services of Andalusia they wanted to share a series of recommendations to travel safely and prevent traffic accidents during the holidays.

Tips from 112

First of all, you must make sure that your vehicle is in optimal conditions to undertake the trip. It is necessary to check that the lights, wheels, brakes and restraint systems work correctly. The route must be planned before setting off and it is convenient to avoid the days of massive displacements, the most unfavorable hours and find out about the state of the road.

🚗 Are you one of the lucky ones who start their vacation this week? Going on a road trip these days? Sounds like a fantastic plan to us, but remember we want you back safe and sound. Here we leave you some practical #Tips112 to avoid traffic accidents📹 pic.twitter.com/G2sQTHCXeT

– Emergencies 112 (@E112Andalucia) July 31, 2023

During the journey, luggage, travelers and pets must be accommodated and correctly placed inside the vehicle. Once on the move, make sure you are rested and stop if you feel fatigued, usually every two hours.. Distractions must be avoided and the mobile phone must not be used until the parking lot or arrival at the destination. You must also follow the indications of the signs or agents in front of the navigator, pay attention to the information on the panels and speed limiters.

The device can be consulted on the DGT website. You can follow the traffic situation in real time and any incidents that may exist on the Twitter accounts @informacionDGT and @DGTes, although in the event of an accident you should call the emergency number 112. As usual, with the aim of favoring circulation in the most conflictive areas, reversible and additional lanes with cones will be installed in the hours of greatest traffic flow and alternative itineraries will be established..