How are the roads in Mexico?
Roads can be anything from very good to very bad. The toll roads (cuota) are 4 lane highways, or 2 lane with wide shoulders. The libre (free) roads are narrow, no shoulders and often a drop-off. Mexican trucks and buses hug the middle of the road, so be careful. Do NOT go over the speed limit. Speed limits are in Kilometers (1KM=0.6Mile). 90KM= 60 MPH. A left turn signal flashing on the truck in front of you on a road without intersections means: it is safe for you to pass. Usually does NOT mean: I am making a left turn. (It is a good idea to extend this service to cars trying to pass you, if you can see the road ahead!) On roads with no left turn or U-turn (retorno) lane, for making a left turn, you go as far to the right as you can, let all traffic pass and then turn left or make a U-turn. Be aware of open range cattle in Mexico. DO NOT drive at night! Traffic signs Mexico uses international traffic signs. Make yourself familiar with the road signs in your handout, in AAA book, or Ch
