Point South Mexico - Real Estate and Lifestyle Magazine

The rainy season is here...definitely a good thing. Of course, living in this part of Mexico brings the more dramatic storms; it doesn't just rain, no, Mother Nature seems to be somewhat moodier in these parts. Personally I love it, those atomic clouds which generate forceful thunder that echoes through the mountains, and the buckets of rain drenching Lakeside just send me into the clouds. Unfortunately, this fabulous season can be dangerous for driving!

Driving is a huge responsibility. That large and heavy hunk of metal with a motor you are operating, can cause tremendous damage, hurt, and in some cases, kill people. The reality of it is, we've all sat in traffic as every passer-by slows to take a look at the wreckage of a serious accident. Upon passing, we think to ourselves, "Good thing we had to stop at the store." Whatever the cause, timing or fate (as some might believe), according to Reader's Digest, the odds of being involved in a fender bender are seven times in a lifetime of driving. One in twenty of these can be serious enough to cause injuries. Those odds are quite high, and can actually increase when driving in a foreign country such as Mexico, where the safety standards are not monitored. However, there are many things we can do to decrease those odds. Bad driving habits have a big influence. It seems that with greater experience on the road, one becomes over-confident and more relaxed.