“Precautions for road safety during the May Day holiday (compiled from the Internet)

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“The long holiday around May Day is approaching, and traffic for tourist transportation and self-driving trips will reach another peak. At the same time, as a normal physiological reaction associated with a particular season, \"spring fatigue\" makes drivers more prone to driving tiredly when on road trips, thereby increasing the severity of the challenge in preventing road traffic accidents. To this end, the editor offers May Day safety tips, urging citizens to drive safely and to strictly follow the “eight precautions”. 　　Note 1: Conduct a thorough vehicle inspection. The police advise that when traveling by car, it is necessary to carry out a comprehensive check of the vehicle’s condition. This includes verifying whether the tire pressure is within the standard range, whether the tire treads are not excessively worn, whether the water levels in the radiator and windshield wipers are sufficient, whether there is any oil leakage from the engine, whether the braking system is safe and effective and free from any issues with alignment, whether all the lights are functioning properly, and whether all the tools needed for vehicle repairs, such as a jack, are available. 　　Note 2: Rest – Getting enough sleep is essential to stay energetic, maintain focus, and drive safely. 　　Note 3: Driving safety Maintain a proper distance between vehicles, stay alert to the movements of other cars, and avoid driving too close to them or side by side to prevent rear-end collisions and accidents. 　　Note 4: Road traffic conditions. Look ahead at the road surface, be vigilant in identifying problems early and plan appropriate avoidance measures; check the rearview mirrors frequently. 　　Note 5: Be cautious when overtaking by changing lanes. Driving on rural roads, national highways, and expressways differs from driving on ordinary urban roads. On two-lane roads, it is often necessary to overtake by changing lanes, and special care must be taken in such situations. Drive with caution on sections with frequent accidents, areas marked with solid lines on the road surface, curves, and uphill or downhill roads. 　　Note 6: Maintain a safe distance when driving in mountainous areas. When driving on mountain roads and highways, it is necessary to follow the principles of slowing down, being steady, being cautious, and being careful. It is essential to always maintain a certain safety distance to ensure there is enough space for one’s vehicle. 　　Tip 7: Proper use of headlights while driving at night. When two vehicles are passing each other, they should turn off their high beams and switch to low beams to avoid interfering with the visibility of other drivers. 　　Note 8: Adhere to safety inspections to ensure that vehicles meet safety requirements for operation; conduct safety checks before departure, during driving, and after returning, identify and eliminate potential hazards. Carry out regular maintenance at specified intervals, as well as seasonal maintenance, to keep the vehicles clean and in good condition. The traffic police department offers the following advice for travel: first, pay attention to traffic safety and avoid any illegal activities. “The long holiday period around May Day will see a peak in tourist travel, and road users should pay attention to their safety while on the roads, especially in areas surrounding attractions as well as on highways and national and provincial roads – major routes used by vehicles traveling through these areas. Traffic volume is high in such places, so road users must work together to maintain good traffic order and avoid any illegal behaviors. These include vehicles failing to give way as required, making illegal lane changes, driving under the influence, driving without a license, speeding, not maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles, reversing illegally, as well as bicycles and other vehicles traveling in the wrong direction or violating traffic signals – all of which are serious traffic violations. Second, pay attention to the promotional alerts and make proper preparations for your trip. All road users should pay timely attention to the traffic safety warnings issued by public security traffic management departments, highway management agencies, and the news media, and drive safely and cautiously. They should make full use of various media and channels such as radio, television, the Internet, text messages, Weibo, and WeChat, as well as display screens along roads and those in vehicles, to stay informed about road traffic volume, road accidents ahead, and adverse weather conditions such as rain, fog, and haze. By doing so, they can acquire basic knowledge of safe driving and improve their ability to handle emergencies. Third, the scene must be dealt with quickly to prevent secondary accidents. In the case of accidents where the vehicle is still functional but no one is injured, it is necessary to follow the relevant provisions of the \"Measures for Parties Involved in Traffic Accidents Involving Damage to Motor Vehicles in Shanghai to Remove Themselves from the Scene and Resolve the Issue Through Mutual Agreement.\" Evidence should be collected first, after which the scene should be evacuated promptly to prevent secondary accidents as well as prolonged and widespread traffic congestion. Those who fail to evacuate the scene as required and thereby cause traffic congestion will be strictly punished by the public security traffic management authorities.