Driver Safety in Barranquilla and Cali: Key Tips for Safer Trips

Barranquilla and Cali are two of the biggest cities in Colombia. So, just like most big cities, it has its fair share of traffic jams and other road-related concerns. More than 60% of traffic accidents happen in urban areas, so you have to be extra prepared to guarantee safe trips.

Preparedness is grounded in knowledge. So, you should have a deep understanding of what you’ll face if you decide to secure bookings in these two megacities in Colombia:

• Different terrains. Cali is very mountainous, with a lot of sharp turns and dips. Meanwhile, Barranquilla is near the coast, which is easier to drive on. However, it’s prone to flooding.
• Traffic congestion. With lots of people coming and going, expect heavy traffic, especially during peak hours. Being able to keep the ride smooth-sailing despite the constant starts and stops can help improve your driver reputation. Plus, you get to benefit from Yango’s surge multiplier, which will improve your payout for the trips.
• Proneness to flooding. Just because Cali isn’t low-lying doesn’t mean that it’s immune to flooding. Because of gravity, water can pool at roads that have a slightly lower elevation if the drainage isn’t working well.
• Damaged roads. Even though Colombia has already invested in improving the main roads, the secondary roads may still have potholes and uneven pavement. These may take you by surprise if you’re not familiar with the area.

Knowing more about the roads of these two cities doesn't just help keep you safe. They can also contribute to improving a driver’s reputation since you can make last-minute driving decisions based on a deeper well of information.

Before heading out to either city and opening the Yango Pro app, make sure that your car is roadworthy. Here are a few things that you can do:

The roads and traffic in Cali and Barranquilla can be unpredictable enough as it is. By taking care of your vehicle before you work, you can have more control over how safe you and your passengers are.

As the driver, you need to keep your eyes on the road and stay alert at all times. You must:

• Avoid using your phone unless it’s to check the route. Being on the phone too much can also raise red flags for the passenger, which can affect your driver reputation on Yango Pro.
• Watch out for motorcycles that like to weave between cars, even in heavy traffic.
• Focus on defensive driving by expecting sudden stops and jaywalking pedestrians to happen.
• Make sure you’re well-rested because being on the road too long, especially without sleep, can slow your reaction time.

Removing distractions will help you avoid accidents while also improving the passenger’s confidence in your driving.

Every little thing that you do, even before you open Yango Pro contributes to promoting safe trips. Pair your knowledge of both Cali and Barranquilla with preparedness and expert driving to avoid getting into accidents and to increase your driver reputation.

But should something unfortunate happen even with your best efforts, act fast. If needed, Yango Pro has an SOS button that will connect you to emergency services. Alternatively, call 123 to be directed to the specific services that you need.