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Going to St. John in about 2 weeks. We have rented a Vitara 4wd while we are there, my concern is about the kids in the backseat. I have read several posts about the steep roads, switchbacks, slippery when wet conditions, etc. Forgive me if I sound paranoid or silly, but is it really THAT bad? Should the kids be safe enough strapped up in back? Just getting a little nervous... 🙂
Just drive slowly and carefully and you'll be fine. If anyone tailgtes you just pull over and let them pass. Don't rush and you'll be fine. STAY LEFT!
Thanks a bunch for the response. STAY LEFT - NO RUSH - LET PASS. I think I got it!!! 🙂
Yes, they actually are that crazy. The kids'll probably love it!
1. Go Slow!
I don't like going over 20-25mph cuz you never know what's around the corner (a 90 degree curve, goats, a donkey, a hiker).
2. Stay Lef, Mon!
If you need to use the other lane for turning up a switchback, beep the horn a lot! You cannot see who/what is on the other side of the switchback.
3. Go Slow! I'm not kidding. Even on the few-and-far-between- straightaways. Don't worry about how fast the locals are driving. Let them pass if they are tailgating and/or beeping.
Good advice Lysa...many thanks to you.
I almost think I should hang a sign on the back of my rental car saying something like "I'm a tourist, please take pity on me if you're a local!"
Chances are that the rental vehicle you will be driving will have quite obvious general advertisement, stickers, wheel covers,etc. for the company you rented from so the locals know who is local and who isn't. For the most part the locals are fairly tolerant of us visitors. Just pull over, or slow down and they will pass you if they really want to. Remember they know every inch of the roads and know where they can pass and where they have to just wait a while before they can get past you.It's not that bad!
Yes, I'm sure the locals can spot us touristas a mile away. Glad to know they're tolerant!
thanks to all of you who responded.. I feel better now, and now know how to exercise caution 🙂