There is insufficient balance for the Spring Festival holiday. How can I correctly start the return mode?

The Spring Festival holiday is coming to an end, and many people are preparing to return to work, and the number of return passengers is gradually increasing. Faced with the surging return traffic and congested traffic, what are the precautions for safe travel?

Cold wave hits large area with rain and snow

Things to note before traveling

The Central Meteorological Observatory predicts that a cold wave will affect my country from February 17 to 22, with drastic temperature fluctuations in the central and eastern regions. Most areas will experience a drop in temperature by 10 to 18°C, with local temperatures dropping by more than 20°C. Most parts of the country will have obvious rain and snow, and heavy snow, freezing rain, torrential rain, large-scale thunderstorms and local severe convective weather will one after another.

Image source: China National Meteorological Administration

Specifically, the strongest impact period and main impact area of ​​this round of complex weather are:

Image source: China National Meteorological Administration

It is recommended that everyone pay close attention to the latest information released by the local meteorological and transportation departments to see whether there is any overlap between icy and snowy weather and the return route. Avoid driving in icy and snowy weather and make travel arrangements in advance.

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[Self-driving safety tips]

The return traffic is relatively concentrated, and traffic accidents are prone to occur. Drivers should pay attention↓↓

(1) Before traveling, check the technical condition of the vehicle and perform necessary care and maintenance on the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle is in good technical condition and is fully equipped with on-board tools, safety signs such as triangle signs, and fire extinguishers.

(2) Fill up your gas tank before departure if possible to avoid waiting in line on the highway to refuel, which affects driving efficiency. It is also recommended to prepare an appropriate amount of food, drinks and clothing to cope with emergency needs in special circumstances such as traffic jams;

(3) Before departure, remember to check the traffic information released by the relevant departments, choose a reasonable driving route and time, and avoid peak travel times.

(4) Anti-fatigue driving . Choose a reasonable parking place for rest and make sure to stop for more than 20 minutes every 4 hours of driving.

(5) When driving, you must strictly abide by traffic management regulations, adhere to the concept of safety first, and resolutely avoid speeding, fatigue driving, illegal lane changes, and occupying the hard shoulder (emergency lane) and other illegal driving behaviors to ensure personal and vehicle safety.

(6) When an accident occurs on the road and the vehicle cannot be moved, do not choose to stay in the vehicle for warmth . The driver should set up a warning sign 150 meters behind the accident area while ensuring safety, and call the police immediately to avoid a secondary accident that would endanger yourself and others.

(7) When driving, please keep a calm mind, do not drive aggressively, do not force overtaking or forcibly meet other vehicles, do not change lanes at will or cut in and out of traffic. If you encounter traffic congestion, please wait patiently and queue up in turn. Do not occupy the emergency lane to avoid blocking the passage of rescue vehicles.

【Public Transportation】

(1) After boarding the train, you must be fully familiar with the train's fire-fighting facilities and passages , be aware of your location, and know the contact information of the train police, so that you can "seek help" when an accident occurs. Consciously improve your fire-fighting awareness. If you find that there are safety hazards in the carriage you are in, you must actively report them to the train staff.

(2) Do not ride on overcrowded trains and use the various equipment on the train in accordance with regulations. Smoking is strictly prohibited on high-speed trains (including in the toilet). Smoking will cause the train to slow down and stop temporarily, and the offender will be subject to administrative detention, fines, and other measures.

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(3) Carrying knives must comply with relevant requirements. Nail polish, power banks, lighters and other items are restricted items and must comply with relevant regulations. Inflammable and explosive items, explosives and poisonous substances are prohibited from being carried or checked in.

(4) Passengers must fasten their seat belts during takeoff and landing. The locations of the emergency exits vary from aircraft to aircraft. Before boarding, please remember the location of the nearest emergency exit. Electronic devices should be turned off or in flight mode during the flight. Smoking is prohibited on the aircraft. During the taxiing process, the speed of the aircraft is still very high. You need to wait until the aircraft stops before taking your luggage to avoid being hit.

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(5) When riding a bus, be sure to go to a regular bus station. Do not ride in an illegally operated bus that picks up passengers privately and has no operating qualifications. Be sure to fasten your seat belt.

(6) Pay attention to personal protection, wear masks in crowded places, and maintain a good social distance. Wash your hands in time after touching the surfaces of objects such as elevator buttons and door handles. Do not touch your mouth, nose, eyes, etc. before washing your hands. Pay attention to personal hygiene.

Safety comes first on the return journey. I wish you all a smooth and safe journey!

Comprehensive sources: CCTV News, China Meteorological Administration, China Emergency Management News, etc.