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VIVA – Eid al-Fitr homecoming almost here. So, many people are going to their hometown. When doing homecoming for Eid, there are many factors that will affect the safety while on the way to hometown. Therefore, stamina for riders is very important.
Not only that, here are some things that must be done for the safety of travelers, both using public and private vehicles.
1. Bring Enough Items
Indeed, homecoming is the awaited time for people to visit their hometowns. Not often, many people who live in the city will bring many souvenirs or excessive items when going to their hometown.
It shouldn’t be done because the excessive items of load in the vehicle can cause discomfort and accidents. So, just bring enough items.
2. Don’?t Drive Recklessly
When driving, of course there are rules that must be obeyed, such as don’t drive recklessly. Even though the homecoming trip will take a very long time or the roads in hometown are starting to be empty of vehicles. It still can't be done.
Homecoming for safety, not for testing the adrenaline and not done in a hurry.
When the driver feels tired, it's better to take a break rather than driving at high speed just to get hometown earlier.
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3. Wear Riding Things Completely
Driving things are very important for driving, especially for travelers who use motorbikes. Safety equipment such as helmets, jackets, shoes, and gloves, also use thick trousers to protect the skin from friction in the event of an accident.
Although it looks very troublesome and lazy to use that many things, those things can protect motorcyclists from the heat of the sun and outside objects in the event of an accident.
So, when you want to ride a motorbike back to your hometown for homecoming, use the right riding things completely.
4. Don’t Modify the Vehicle!
Before doing homecoming Eid-al Fitr, motorbikes or cars must undergo a series of thorough repairs from authorized repair shop technicians. This is to ensure the condition of the vehicle engine that will be used, so that homecoming will run smoothly.
But in reality, there are still many drivers who not only make improvements to the condition of their vehicles, but also do modifications to make their vehicles look cooler or their vehicles can go faster.
For your information, modifying or replacing motorcycle parts is a dangerous practice as it affects safety aspects plus the legal sanctions that can ensnare motorists who modify their motorbikes while homecoming for Eid al-Fitr.
5. Use GPS
GPS or Global Positioning System is a technology that very useful for drivers of motorbikes or cars. Especially if the driver is still a beginner and doesn't know the actual Eid homecoming route. Make your homecoming trip comfortable and smooth and don't be shy for using GPS.
