More than 80,000 vehicles were sold between January and July this year, impacting increased traffic in major cities such as Quito and Guayaquilwhere congestion occurs most often and always.

The current rainy season in the inter-Andean region also contributes to traffic congestion. “In addition to causing a significant increase in travel time, it poses a significant challenge to the safety of drivers and pedestrians, as well as to the mechanical condition of vehicles subjected to certain practices that can damage the most commonly used components. while driving in heavy traffic, as a brake and shock absorber,” explains Bladimir Vásquez, National Service Manager at Teojama Comercial.

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Generally during He traffic heavy, various recklessness and bad driving practices are committed:

● Movement in neutral during descents.

● Keep the brake and clutch pedals pressed.

● Do not give way at intersections.

● To pass suddenly.

● Cross from left to right without using direction indicators.

● Neglect of mirrors.

Specialist Vásquez shares this sentiment Some important tips for safe driving.

1. Accept traffic, be careful and stay focused: Driving the vehicle in a low gear is the only alternative left for traffic. To avoid stress and minutes turning into hours, and even committing a dangerous maneuver, it is best to be patient.

2. Avoid sudden and unnecessary lane changes: When stuck in traffic, people generally move recklessly from one lane to another, thinking that this will help them drive faster. However, this can cause unnecessary accidents and cause even more traffic jams.

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3. Keep your distance from the vehicle in front: Accidents in heavy traffic are more common than you think. Unexpected braking can cause an accident that can easily be avoided if a safe distance is maintained.

4. Do not interrupt the flow at intersections: The impulse to drive faster causes many drivers to overtake and slow traffic at intersections. This not only causes more traffic, but can also lead to fights with other drivers and traffic fines.

5. Use technology to avoid high traffic areas: Applications such as Waze or Google Maps have become a valuable tool for motorists, generating traffic alerts on the various existing routes to reach a destination.

6. Leave on time and plan the route: Don’t let traffic become an excuse to always be late. If you already know how long it will take to get to a destination with heavy traffic, it is important to leave on time. (JO)