I'm going to get the car insurance this evening from Baja Bound. It seems really simple and easy! I'm only going Mon-Friday so getting the daily
coverage. I have a 2009 Honda
CR-V ha! so no big deal. Any important pointers anyone would like to offer on that topic?
I'm so nervous to drive there alone and do this for the first time!
I have my passport, sealed foods that are allowed, Pepto Bismol, Imodium etc.
thanks everyone,
JanisAKgringo - 7-18-2021 at 07:14 PM
If you are using an app on your cell phone, or an onboard GPS system, don't assume that is always giving you good information. It would be tough for
them to stay current with frequent detours due to construction, or other changes. Mine has tried to send me the wrong way on one way streets before!Janix - 7-18-2021 at 07:23 PM
If you are using an app on your cell phone, or an onboard GPS system, don't assume that is always giving you good information. It would be tough for
them to stay current with frequent detours due to construction, or other changes. Mine has tried to send me the wrong way on one way streets before!
Thank you!Bajazly - 7-18-2021 at 09:15 PM
You're pretty set. Print out the entire policy and keep it in the car. I always printed 2 to have a back up with stuff that was out of the truck at
night, just incase it went away or anything.sancho - 7-19-2021 at 09:43 AM
Drive the posted speed limit, traffic lites that go from
green to blinking yellow mean stop, not proceed. If you
are not aware, there are checkpoints manned by Mex
Military, they may look in the trunk, they are of
no worry David K - 7-19-2021 at 09:58 AM
If you drive to La Paz, be warned that the locals do not stop for 4-way stop signs unless a car is in the way and they ignore the signals too. This
does not give you a pass to ignore them, but if you come to a full stop at an intersection, you might get rear-ended!! LOLHeyMulegeScott - 7-19-2021 at 10:06 AM
If you drive to La Paz, be warned that the locals do not stop for 4-way stop signs unless a car is in the way and they ignore the signals too. This
does not give you a pass to ignore them, but if you come to a full stop at an intersection, you might get rear-ended!! LOL
This seems to be true everywhere in Baja I have driven. Alto does not mean stop. nbentley1 - 7-19-2021 at 11:28 AM
Whichever policy you get, make sure the phone numbers on the policy are reachable from your cel in Mex. I found this out the hard way last month.
Don't know why US cel phones sometime don't work but its worth verifying. willardguy - 7-19-2021 at 12:03 PM
Whichever policy you get, make sure the phone numbers on the policy are reachable from your cel in Mex. I found this out the hard way last month.
Don't know why US cel phones sometime don't work but its worth verifying.
xlnt tip.....same goes for banking numbersSFandH - 7-19-2021 at 12:04 PM
Yes, stop signs are discretionary in Mex. Never assume someone is going to stop at their sign. Wait for them to stop before you go. If you're the
first in line at a red light at a busy intersection, assume two cars will go through their red light when yours turns green. Everybody seems to be in
a hurry in busy urban environments.Janix - 7-19-2021 at 02:08 PM
Whichever policy you get, make sure the phone numbers on the policy are reachable from your cel in Mex. I found this out the hard way last month.
Don't know why US cel phones sometime don't work but its worth verifying.
xlnt tip.....same goes for banking numbers
thank you for this. I know we need to inform the bank when we leave the country too, so they allow debit/CC usage.
I am nervous about driving where the rules don't apply hahamotoged - 7-19-2021 at 06:07 PM
Oh.....one more thing: when driving in Mexico the vehicle ahead of you may have a turn signal on (especially the left one): if the left blinker is
blinking it will mean:
1) I am turning left soon
2) The road ahead is clear for you to pass me ( in that driver's estimation)
3) I forgot to turn off my blinker
4) What's a turn signal?
If pulled over by policia and they want you to pay a fine on the spot......don't pay them and say you want to go to their office/judge.... bribes are
as prevalent as intestinal disturbances.... but the mordida issue will likely result in more helpful hints to pop up here.
And then there are un-vaccinated hordes roaming the streets....oh, that's the States..... Alm - 7-19-2021 at 09:22 PM
In Sta Rosalia everybody stops at Stop sign. In other places they slow down, don't stop unless something is blocking the intersection.
Blinking left turn signal on the highway with no intersections always means - you're good to pass me, the road ahead is clear. (Unless he indeed
forgot to turn it off). When there is an intersection - it depends. Better don't use left signal for left turn - pull to the curb, stop or slow down,
make sure there is nobody at either end of the road, and then turn.
Don't drive after dark. Potholes, cows, drunk drivers. On the section of Hwy 5 from Mexicali to La Ventana is one more reason not to drive after
dark, if you believe official warnings.
