ASIRT

TRAVEL SAFE TRAVEL SMART

 

 

Before traveling, contact ASIRT for country specific road safety information.

Ph: (301) 983-5252

website: www.asirt.org

email: asirt@asirt.org

 

Basic Safety for All Travelers

²     Understand local “road culture”.

²     Choose the safest form of transportation.

²     Avoid night road travel in countries with poor safety records and/or

      mountainous terrain.  

²     Contact your embassy for comprehensive local information.

²     Carry a cell phone and key contact information for emergencies.

 

Walk Safe

²     Be aware of traffic patterns.

²     Be alert to reckless driver behaviors.

²     Wear reflective clothing at night, bright clothing by day.

²     Avoid walking where you cannot be easily seen.

²     Be alert at intersections - traffic patterns may differ. 

 

Ride Safe

²     Avoid overcrowded, overweight and top-heavy buses, minivans and taxis.

²     Be alert for reckless driving.

²     Insist that driver be responsible. Be prepared to disembark at first safe  

      opportunity.

²     Avoid riding with drivers who seem to be under influence of alcohol or

      medication, or appear over-tired, irrational or distracted.

²     Ride only in taxis with functional seat-belts in back seat.

²     Avoid hitchhiking.

 

Drive Safe

²     Check if vehicle meets basic safety standards.

²     Check tires (tread and pressure), headlights, wipers, brakes.

²     Get information about local highway hazards, customs and driving conditions.

²     Familiarize yourself with controls on auto rental before driving.

²     Avoid motorcycle, scooter and moped travel. Insist on a regulation helmet or

      bring your own.

²     When inexperienced with driving on opposite side of the road, obtain

      supervised driver training and affix an unobtrusive visual reminder.

²     Do not use cell phone while driving.