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<\/p><\/div>"} 1 If you have an accident without insurance and it is your fault, and there were personal injuries or damage to the roadways, you will go to jail. To avoid delays and legal trouble, you can purchase a day or two of car insurance for less than $20 and let the insurance personnel take care of everything. Just be sure that you understand your coverage when you buy it. If you plan on driving at all in any Latin American country, get insurance in that country first.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Mexican drivers (especially in large cities) are more aggressive than the average American driver, and are more active in their habits. Be alert and watch for signs that a driver is trying to change lanes or get around you. Turn signals are rarely used, so be on the lookout.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Pedestrian and bike traffic is common throughout Latin America, and though most people are better at crossing the street than in the United States, hitting a person or a cyclist is still a huge problem.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 4 Avoid driving on the highway at night if you have problems on American highways, or on highways in general. There is much commercial traffic along Mexican highways at night, so beware of large trucks as well.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 5 Be very careful passing and changing lanes. Be deliberate in what you do, but do not pretend that your turn signal will have any effect on other drivers. Be extra careful when you want to turn left and make sure nobody tries to pass you. If you need to cross the highway and there's traffic, pull over to the right until it's safe to cross.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 6 Two lane highways with shoulders are used as four lane highways. Oncoming vehicles will pass and expect you to move onto the shoulder. Vehicles will also pass on the shoulder. It is a matter of expedience, do not drive if you are easily offended.