Highway 1 Driving Hazards

WARNING! HAZARDS YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE ON THE BAJA ROAD.

This is meant to be a stark reminder of DANGERS AHEAD on The Baja Road. (Mex. Hwy. 1)
Drive with caution…arrive safely.

The Hazards

The Baja Road is very narrow



There WILL be a wreck ahead





Wind can quickly obscure the entire road….



…and drifting sand can eventually block a lane or both.



Rain and Fog

…Fog is frequently quite thick around Guerrero Negro…look ahead and use your lights.


You WILL meet many, many large trucks…who will miss you by inches…hopefully.


Floods can create Washouts



Lax obedience of the law…even by professionals


A bully breaking the 1-at-a-time law in a construction zone


Machismo…Very unprofessional, but all too common



Drunk drivers are all too common, especially during holidays. This one was speeding, hit a tope, & rolled…resulting in a fatality


Eroded areas are VERY dangerous



Pitted and flooded vados should be approached with caution, especially during and after storms


Construction areas can be poorly managed and unsafe…note the flaggers ignoring traffic


Observe ahead. Poor engineering results in collisions This inspection area’s spaces are far too narrow for wide rigs, trailers, etc.




Farming areas like San Quentin can create many traffic hazards with large equipment on the highway




You WILL see livestock on or next to the road from time to time. Especially after recent rains.



There are more and more bicyclists on the Baja Road every year



Always use caution and choose your best time to pass





Caravans can delay you…just have patience and pass when safe. They will usually signal when to pass



Overloaded and poorly secured pickups are common.



Poor equipment and maintenance results in many unsafe vehicles on the road with you This car has two rear tire flats and still going.


Unsafe and stupid driving practices Child riding in pickup bed…idiotic.


Oblivious & careless actions….be aware.



And lastly, you will see that a lot of drivers seem to think they’re pro-racers when they get to Baja… and take unreasonable chances…and endanger everyone’s life. Please leave that bravado at home.





Well, there you are. I hope I didn't scare you off. Just wanted to make you drive with caution...and arrive safe.

Add your own ‘hazards’ to this thread. I hope we can help to provide a great and SAFE vacation for you on that next trip to Baja. And then you’ll realize like all of us, that Baja is SO worth making that trip.



[Edited on 1-15-2014 by Pompano]

Been lax myself at times

Kashmarik truck rentals overcharged me a little so I got even by going over their load limit on a run to San Quintin

Any problems "passing" ...

And thanks Pompano ... great shots

[Edited on 1-10-2014 by wessongroup]

Talk about overloads.

Last year when I was in the lineup to cross at San Ysidro I noticed that an older mustang next to me had a lot of activity going on. On closer examination I noticed that it only had a drivers seat and the rest of it was filled with at least 20 goats. What was he thinking? Wish I would have had my camera.

Thanks for the pics Roger and here's 2 more examples of hazards to watch for:





[Edited on 1-11-2014 by durrelllrobert]

The hwy !!

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Originally posted by Pompano WARNING! HAZARDS YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE ON THE BAJA ROAD.

For personal use only... right!