A must-see guide for self-driving during the holidays
During the "May Day" holiday, many friends drove back to their hometowns and traveled. Before departure, in addition to making a good itinerary, you also need to understand the characteristics of the road in advance and master the driving essentials. Now let's focus on the things you should pay special attention to when driving in mountain bends and downhill roads.
Be cautious on curves and downhill roads in mountainous areas
Although the mountain road is beautiful, the road environment is complex, and the vehicle performance and the driver's driving level are high, so when driving in the mountainous area, you must pay attention to the following two road sections:
(1) Mountain road turns: mountain roads are generally narrow, and there are many curves, and in driving, the driver's vision is easily blocked, so it is difficult to see other vehicles coming in the opposite direction.
(2) Downhill section of mountain road: Compared with wide and straight roads, downhill sections have higher requirements for the driver's driving experience and skills, if the speed is too fast and the distance control is improper, it is easy to cause the vehicle to lose control in this section.
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So, what is safe to do when driving through the above sections?
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Decelerate in advance and anticipate
When driving to the downhill section of the turn, slow down in advance, control the distance between the vehicles, and have enough reaction time and distance in the event of an emergency.
In addition, if there is an accident ahead, it is necessary to predict in advance and control the speed and distance of the vehicle. Here is a special reminder for large truck drivers, due to the long braking distance of the truck, please reduce the speed in advance.
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Never overtake on curves
Overtaking on curves is one of the dangerous behaviors in mountain roads, because the driver's vision on the curve itself is obstructed, and he cannot observe the situation ahead, nor can he predict whether there is an oncoming car. If you overtake at this time, it is tantamount to overtaking forward with your eyes closed, and it is easy to collide due to untimely avoidance.
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The horn alerts other vehicles
At curves, the driver's view is obstructed, so the horn should be honked more often in this section of the road to remind the oncoming vehicle of its position.
Also note the following
Pay more attention to traffic signs on the side of the road
There are many traffic signs on mountain roads that are different from those on highways, urban roads are mainly blue and white signs, while mountain road signs are mainly yellow and black.
Long downhill downshifts, intermittent braking
Constantly pressing the brakes on long downhill sections will cause the brake system to be too hot, resulting in brake failure, and the brakes should be applied intermittently. At the same time, the speed can be controlled by downshifting and relying on the traction of the engine.
☞ Key Tips:
Before entering the mountain road, check and ensure that the steering and braking systems of the vehicle are functioning properly and are ready for driving.
When driving on curves or ramps in mountainous areas, dangerous behaviors such as overtaking, reversing, and U-turn are prohibited. Before entering the corner, the speed should not be too fast, honk the horn in advance, and drive on the right. When going uphill, it is necessary to control the speed, slow down, reduce gear, and honk the horn in time. When going downhill, use low-gear speed control, look more in the rearview mirror, and pay attention to the vehicles behind.
Source: Silver District News