With the arrival of the "May Day" Golden Week, a tourism frenzy has been set off across the country, whether it is planes, high-speed rail, trains, and subway travel, it is a full state. According to data, the scale of travel in some areas is comparable to that of the Spring Festival, and the travel congestion index is expected to climb to a new peak.
Among them, private cars are the first choice for people to travel to surrounding cities because of their convenient travel. Coupled with the camping trend set off in recent years, self-driving tours are becoming more and more popular. So, in this rare holiday, what are the precautions for people to travel by car? Apart from getting your vehicle ready, what other messages can you pay special attention to?
1. Free high-speed passage of "Xue Mao"
As we all know, some domestic holidays implement the high-speed free passage policy, and this "May Day" holiday is also included. If you are a small passenger car with less than seven seats (including seven seats), you can use the highway for free from 0:00 on April 29 to 24:00 on May 3.
Especially for self-driving tours, this "wool" is worth it, and it can save hundreds of yuan in high-speed traffic fees and greatly reduce travel costs. It is worth noting that the free pass time is based on the time of exiting the highway, that is, from 0:00 on April 29 to 24:00 on May 3, you can enjoy the preferential policy of free pass.
This also means that if your return time is on May 3, it is best to control the exit of the highway before 24:00 on May 3. If you can't reach your destination before this time, you can get out of the highway in advance to maximize your access discounts.
2. Don't worry! Minor traffic violations by vehicles from outside the city shall not be punished
With the arrival of the "May Day" holiday, many car owners will choose to visit nearby cities. Although there is now real-time navigation and road signs are clearer, for most drivers, driving in unfamiliar cities will inevitably make some small mistakes, resulting in demerit points or fines.
However, traffic management departments in many places across the country have indicated that they will take measures of "only correcting and not punishing" for minor traffic violations of vehicles from other places, mainly with education and reminders, which is more friendly to foreign tourists who are not familiar with road conditions. This includes vehicles from outside the city that drive into prohibited areas due to unfamiliar road conditions, and vehicles that illegally park in scenic spots, business districts and other surrounding areas that do not obstruct traffic, etc., and will be given verbal warnings, without fines or deductions.
Of course, Brother Xuan recommends that you try to comply with traffic regulations, you can look at the travel route in advance to grasp the road conditions, and you can also search for relevant travel policies along the route and destination cities in advance to avoid violations and violations from the source.
3. Pay attention to travel details
With the increase of domestic car ownership, many families have enriched their car knowledge, and they have understood the preparation actions such as refueling and checking tire pressure before traveling. However, many people still overlook some small details, burying hidden dangers for travel safety.
For example, many people do not pay special attention to the weather in the regions and destinations along the way, and are often caught off guard by the storm on the road. During this year's "May Day" holiday, many places across the country ushered in significant rainfall, including moderate to heavy rain in Northeast China, South China and other regions, which requires drivers to pay more attention to driving conditions and slow down.
In addition, many families traveling with babies often ignore the importance of safety seats, choosing adults to hold children or even not to wear seat belts for children, which will increase the safety risk after a vehicle collision. Brother Xuan suggested that the drivers and passengers in the car should wear seat belts and equip children with corresponding safety seats.
Fourth, the "charging difficulty" of new energy vehicles has not yet been solved
The ownership of new energy vehicles continues to increase, and there are advantages of cheap charging costs, so there are more owners who drive pure electric vehicles for long-distance travel. However, it should be noted that the current number of charging piles in the high-speed service area is limited, and there are many queued vehicles, considering the long traffic jam time in the middle, it is necessary to reserve a longer mileage, and do not "die" on the edge of the limit endurance.
The latest data shows that the average travel distance of "May Day" is about 270-280 kilometers, which is difficult to support the round-trip distance for a mainstream pure electric model with a pure electric cruising range of 500-650 kilometers. On the first day of the "May Day" holiday, there have been news of queues for charging in many service areas and electric vehicles nesting at high speeds, so driving new energy vehicles should still be cautious.
In particular, the cruising range of most pure electric vehicles is only for reference, and high-speed power consumption is accelerating, and new energy vehicle owners must have a clear idea of travel.
"May Day" is coming soon, the travel boom surpasses the same period in 2019, and the fireworks in the world have completely returned. However, before enjoying the scenery, tasting the food, and appreciating the customs, it is best to plan the travel route and time in advance, make sufficient preparations, and wish all riders a smooth trip, have fun and have a safe journey!