The winter solstice has passed
The first snowfall in Hangcheng has not yet arrived
While expecting snow
We also have to be prepared to drive on snowy days
Motor vehicles driving on ice and snow roads, due to the small adhesion of ice and snow roads, the wheels are prone to slippage, side slip, idling, direction out of control, braking distance increases, and traffic accidents are very easy.
Laws and Regulations
According to the second paragraph of Article 42 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, the driving speed shall be reduced when driving at night or on roads prone to danger, as well as when encountering meteorological conditions such as sand, hail, rain, snow, fog, and icing.
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Driving on snowy days
What to do
Prepare well before you go out
Be aware of weather changes and plan your itinerary in advance
Winter rain and snow are frequent, before going out, be sure to pay attention to the weather forecast, plan the driving route in advance, and avoid driving into the snowy area. After getting on the highway, pay attention to the prompts of the variable information board on the road surface, and follow the prompts to drive safely.
Service the tires in advance to ensure proper tire pressure
In winter, the friction coefficient of the road surface is low, and the tire pressure should not be too high or too low. It is recommended that you check the tire status in time when you enter the winter, and appropriately increase the tire pressure to ensure driving safety.
Prepare your glasses in advance to prevent dazzling traffic
Walking on the highway on snowy days, there are often blinding situations, wearing appropriate colored glasses, paying attention to proper rest, can prevent blinding, but also can prevent eye fatigue.
Scientific and reasonable de-icing, protect glass wiper
Before driving, clear the snow that affects the line of sight, and pour hot water on the glass that is easily damaged. The floating snow should be dusted clean and the air conditioner should be turned on until the engine and water temperature rise. After the vehicle is warmed up, the windshield heating function is turned on, and the ice ballast melts before de-icing begins.
Drive with caution when driving
Science uses light
Driving on snow days has low visibility, first turn on fog lights and low beam lights to help drivers look ahead. Secondly, turn on the contour light, if necessary, you can turn on the hazard alarm flash, signal the existence of your vehicle in front of and behind the vehicle, and maintain a certain driving distance.
Pay attention to slow down and keep the distance
The adhesion coefficient of the ice and snow road is low, the braking distance is longer, and it is necessary to maintain a safe driving distance from the car in front. Visibility is low on snow days, the distance the eye can see is close, and the speed must be proportional to the visual distance. Visibility should be less than 200 meters, the speed should be less than 60 kilometers; visibility should be less than 100 meters, the speed should be less than 40 kilometers, visibility should be less than 50 meters, the speed should be less than 20 kilometers, and drive out of the highway.
Keep driving at a constant speed
The road is slippery on snowy days, and the driving risk is greater. Therefore, when taking the highway on snow days, we should pay attention to even speed, stabilize the direction, maintain the smoothness of the vehicle, do not change lanes frequently, and try to avoid overtaking. If you encounter an icy section of the road, there is a phenomenon of slippage, remember not to panic, do not brake sharply, do not hit the direction, you can reduce the speed by reducing the gear, and at the same time point brake, let the car slowly stop.
Ramp driving method
Driving on the ramps in the case of snow and ice on the road area is more dangerous. When driving uphill, you should avoid stopping in the slope to avoid slipping and starting difficulty; when going downhill, the manual transmission car can use the low gear to let the engine assist braking, so that the speed of the car is slowed down and the vehicle is avoided from slipping.
Cross the bridge and walk in the middle
Due to the lack of geothermal melting snow and ice, bridges on highways are more likely to freeze than ordinary pavements. Under the dual action of truck rolling and snow melting agent, the middle lane of the bridge usually melts snow faster, while the passing lane and emergency lane will be severely icy. So be extra careful when driving to the bridge section. Be sure to reduce your speed and only take the middle lane, never overtake or change lanes.
Service area parking precautions
Choose a parking location
When parking on snowy and snowy roads, it is best to choose a sunny, windy, flat and dry place to avoid being close to buildings, utility poles or other vehicles to prevent accidents or collisions when the vehicle is skidding.
Science prevents slipping
If you must stop on the ramp, you should hang up the gear in the direction of "uphill" (if the front of the car is facing up, it should be hung on the 1st gear in order to prevent slipping, and vice versa) In order to prevent the vehicle from sliding down, there is also a dirt way to find a brick with the top of the head in front of the bottom-facing wheel.
Driving on rainy and snowy days
Please remember
"Speed reduction, pitch control, bright tail"
Source || Hangzhou high-speed traffic police
Editor || Li Bin