{"id":83,"date":"2014-11-24T16:35:49","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T16:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bestmex.com\/blog\/?p=83"},"modified":"2022-05-13T15:56:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T20:56:22","slug":"driving-in-mexico-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestmex.com\/en\/mexico-insurance-blog\/driving-in-mexico-2\/","title":{"rendered":"DRIVING IN MEXICO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Driving in United States and Mexico, two countries side by side with great similarities, and yet great differences in their ways. An American could believe that the mindset is very similar between the two cultures, because of their habits and shared traditions; however this does not happen all the time.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the closeness between the two countries, behaviors and traffic rules can be very different for both of them. Depending on the area of the country, the way of driving.<\/p>\n<p>When gripping the steering wheel, Mexican likes to drive with haste because of the high level of stress of the city, especially if we refer to Mexico City. Here you often see major traffic congestion, especially at peak hours.<\/p>\n<p>Other states, such as the ones close to the coast, invite into a more relaxed environment, less congestion, therefore the anxiety generated by it. You&#8217;ll find a little more cheerful and friendly people.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to cross the border into the most urban States of Mexico, for example, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla, Chihuahua, and Guanajuato; try to keep the same pace as the other drivers, and do not exceed the speed limits on streets or highways. This to avoid problems with Mexican authorities or accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Stay calm if you find yourself in a car crash, it is best to call your insurance company and let them handle the situation, they will solve your problem (call the police if neccesary). Do not let anything ruin your trip, drive carefully at all times and respect traffic signals.<\/p>\n<p>Insure your car with BestMex.com, knowing that your car is in the hands of professionals. We offered the best service at the best price. Get your quote now!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmex.com\/shop\/mexican-auto-insurance.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bestmex.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Driving in United States and Mexico, two countries side by side with great similarities, and yet great differences in their ways. 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