Compared to driving on sunny days, driving on rainy days is more difficult. Especially for novice drivers who have just obtained a certificate, it is easy to be afraid of driving in the rainy season. However, avoidance is not the way, and you newbies still have to overcome your fears. Today, the old driver will come to give advice to the owners who are disturbed by the rainy season, learn these tricks, and the word "stable" in the rainy season is the head!
1. Control the speed of the car, and drive slowly when necessary
On rainy days, the front windshield of the vehicle will be "encroached" by the rain, and dense raindrops will be parked on the glass. Even if the wiper is turned on, there will still be rain stains on the front windshield, affecting the owner's driving vision. At this time, the owner must control the speed of the car, do not drive a fast car in order to covet a momentary speed. If you encounter heavy rain, then the owner should drive slowly.
2. Pay attention to defogging
When it rains, due to a certain temperature difference inside and outside the car, there will be fog in the front windshield, affecting the owner's normal driving. At this time, the owner must master the correct way to remove fog, otherwise it is to put his life in danger. The owner can turn on the air conditioner cold air, and adjust the air outlet, so that the cold wind blows to the glass, so that the fog on the glass can be removed quickly, and the owner's vision can be restored to clarity.
3. When encountering water in the road, do not brake sharply or change lanes at will
Rainfall is heavier during the rainy season, and some low-lying sections are easily covered by water. When the owner passes through such a waterlogged section, he must pay special attention to not having to brake sharply or change lanes at will.
4. Maintain a safe distance from the car in front
Driving in the rainy season, there are many uncertainties. There may be a sudden slowdown in front of the car, and there may be a road construction situation. For the sake of safe driving, the owner must maintain a safe distance from the car in front. If it is in the rainy weather, the distance with the car can be appropriately expanded.
5. Correct use of vehicle lights
The use of car lights is very important, but some car owners lack this knowledge reserve, and there is always a situation of using the wrong lights, threatening the safety of themselves and others.
In the case of rainy weather and low visibility, the owner should turn on the headlights, contour lights and rear position lights in time to improve driving safety. If you encounter more severe weather such as heavy rain, then in addition to turning on the above lights, you should also turn on the rear fog lights to better warn the rear vehicles.
6. Wheel trap pit clever treatment
In the rainy season, if you drive on some dirt roads, the vehicle may be trapped in the mud pit and cannot extricate itself. At this time, the first thing for car owners to do is to stay calm and don't panic. Secondly, the owner can first hang up the reverse gear, let the vehicle go backwards, and change the direction of the wheel. Then, the owner of the car is put into the low gear and uses the momentum of the engine to successfully rush out of the mud pit. If this method does not work, then the owner can try to find bricks, branches, etc., and put them in front of and behind the drive wheels to increase the adhesion between the wheels and the ground, so that the vehicle can drive smoothly out of the mud pit.