World's Most Dangerous Roads: Mexico's Federal Highway 1

The world's most dangerous roads aren't just just located through war-torn countries or plagued with bandits, but in many cases are located in areas where the topography causes hazardous driving situation. One such road contains both harrowing elements, Mexico's Federal Highway 1.

Mexico's Federal Highway 1, is a 1,000-mile-long peninsula that takes motorists on a journey through the winding mountainous roads and cliff hugging coastlines of Mexico. Being the only connection between the Baja Peninsula and Mexico's outlying towns and villages, this two way highways is frequented by almost every vehicle in Mexico. While precautions are set up, accidents are common and guardrails are ineffective as they have been split open where previous drives have missed their turns. 

Winter Driving Tip: What to do if your front wheels skid.

In winter it is extremely important to practice safe driving and know how to control you vehicle on the icy roads. If you're most accustomed to dry, warm weather, it is especially important to know how to control your vehicle in the event that your wheels skid. If your front wheels begin to skid, follow the directions below.

1. Shift into neutral and take your foot off the gas, but don't try to steer your vehicle immediately.
2. As your vehicle's wheels begin to skid sideways, they will start to slow down the vehicle and some traction should return. As your vehicle's traction gets better, try to steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.

Hopefully this should return your vehicle to normal and you can drive to your destination without any further issues.

Winter Car Care Tip: Don't Idle in the Snow

While warming up your vehicle in winter may seem like a good idea, it wastes gas and can add to air pollution. While there are extenuating circumstances for letting your vehicle get toasty, like your windshield is frozen and warming up the car is needed in order to scrape all the ice off the windows, it is generally best to follow the following warm-up routine: start the car, put on your seatbelt, and drive. 

***The main thing to remember is to drive "easy" for the first few miles allowing the engine oil and other vital fluids to circulate and lubricate their necessary components.

other vital fluids to circulate and lubricate their necessary components. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/cars/gallery/winter_car_care?pg=2#sthash.o9oLpRbe.dpuf

other vital fluids to circulate and lubricate their necessary components. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/cars/gallery/winter_car_care?pg=2#sthash.o9oLpRbe.dpuf

other vital fluids to circulate and lubricate their necessary components. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/cars/gallery/winter_car_care?pg=2#sthash.o9oLpRbe.dpuf