Summer is the season of frequent typhoons. For example, On 26th, July, 2023 Strom Doksuri becomes a super typhoon as it moves toward the south of China now; In order to fight against the typhoon, is our car ready? What should we take care of when driving in a typhoon?
First of all, when there is a lot of rain, please check whether the rubber of the wiper blade is aging or not in advance, and then check whether there are foreign objects in the water guide groove at the front windshield to ensure smooth drainage. If there is water, it may not only cause a short circuit of the onboard computer but also damage its engine.
Secondly, pay attention to the wiper switch. Nowadays, the wiper switch o cars has many functions and complicated operations. You have to figure out how to use it in advance and don’t be at a loss when it rains heavily.
When it rains, the glass inside the car is prone to fogging. Some car owners will choose to wipe it with a cloth. If the external circulation is turned on and the cold air is used to defog, it is fast, but it will be fogged again just like using a cloth. It is recommended to use warm air to defog, although the speed is slow, the duration is relatively long.
The road conditions are poor when it rains. In order to let myself see others clearly, and to mark my position to others, the daytime running lights, dipped beam lights and width indicator lights are all turned on, and all lights that can be bright are turned on. It is very big, and the fog lights are also turned on, but the headlights should not be turned on, especially the LED ones, the lights will be refracted by the rain, which is equivalent to reducing visibility.
In addition to the above-mentioned measures on rainy days, you still need to keep your spirits up when driving on the road. Slippery roads will reduce the grip of the tires. For the same car, when braking on a wet road, the braking distance is about 10% longer than that on a dry road.
In addition to braking, accelerating, merging, and turning, it is also easy to slip, so increase the distance between the vehicle in front and reduce violent driving. Of course, you have to pay attention to those drivers who suddenly merge to avoid puddles or pedestrians who suddenly jump out. The lane lines and indicator lines on the road in rainy days should be pressed as little as possible. The reflective paint on their surface is more slippery when it rains.
If you have to wade, if one tire enters the water, you will feel a force pulling you into the puddle, so you must hold the reverse disc with both hands and adjust the direction of travel in time. When crossing puddles, also pay attention to whether there are pedestrians, and do not splash water on pedestrians.
When encountering lightning and thunder while driving, it is best to park the car in a safe place on the side of the road in time, away from big trees, billboards, etc., so as to prevent them from being broken by the storm and causing damage to your car. Turn off the engine, audio system, radio, etc., and close all windows so that the vehicle forms a completely enclosed space. Don't touch the window handle, shift lever, steering wheel, etc., put your hands on your lap and wait for the thunder and lightning to move.
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