To travel safely in this Holy Week, the Touring and Automobile Club Paraguay provides a series of recommendations to the public. It is always advisable to check the condition of the vehicle, (maintenance, calibration of the wheels, and condition of the lights), make sure that all the passengers wear the safety reflective belt, turn on the low lights always, keep the distance between the vehicles and announce the maneuvers.
It is also recommended to travel by day, do not carry loose pets in the vehicle, stop every two hours or 200 km on long trips; not to program the GPS, to smoke, to manipulate the radio, to use the cell phone and to take mate or terrene while driving. Never carry a child in your arms, or share a seatbelt. Children should travel in their chair corresponding to their age, height, weight and level of development, always in the back seat with safety clothing.
The necessary documents to circulate are the driver’s license corresponding to the type of vehicle, identity card, identification card of the vehicle, insurance policy (green card for border crossing of light vehicles up to 5 passengers), municipal authorization per day, and the vehicle must have the visible license plates visible in the corresponding place.
The obligatory elements to carry in the vehicle are the fire extinguisher (well fastened) with current load control and within reach of the driver, two portable beacons, well-calibrated spare wheel, adjustment key, hydraulic jack or clique. It is also recommended to bring a first aid kit, reflective vest (mandatory for travelers to Argentina, for use in case of damage on public roads).