Starting the car in cold weather? Driving in snow? What should everyone pay attention to? Expert guidance! !

I just bought a new car, and I also pay attention to this aspect like LZ, so I paid attention to this aspect. This is some information I collected. I hope it can also help you O(∩_∩)O

Start: no need to refuel

Drivers who are more familiar with oil and separation, start driving alone on icy roads When driving, you don't need to refuel (electronic injection vehicle), slowly lift the clutch, the car can start by itself, and the computer will automatically adjust according to the load to output more torque. When starting with refueling, due to the small adhesion between the wheels and the road, the wheels may spin, making it difficult to start. Moreover, due to the differential, the driving force of the two front wheels is not completely consistent, and the car will move in the opposite direction to the wheel with greater driving force. Due to instinctive reaction, the driver will turn in the opposite direction, and the car will move left and right. Moving around, difficult to control direction.

Driving: Slow is the first word

When driving in snow, the first thing is to drive slowly, the second thing is to keep a sufficient distance from the car in front, and the third thing is to brake in advance. When you find the distance from the car in front When shortening, no matter what the reason is, you must immediately stop the gas and slow down and put your foot on the brake pedal to prepare for braking. Don't take chances and be careless.

It’s right to be more careful when driving in snow, but don’t be blindly nervous. People who are mentally stressed will lose their reaction due to panic or sluggishness when encountering an emergency, and will be unable to handle the situation quickly. Relax, slow down and drive. Pay attention to the front and three rearview mirrors while driving, and pay attention to the vehicles on the left and right sides to be aware of the situation.

Braking: Don’t be reckless

Except when you want to stop, never brake in neutral, whether with or without ABS. Braking in gear can use the deceleration effect of the engine to reduce the vehicle speed faster. For a car without ABS, neutral braking can easily cause the tires to lock. If the front wheels lock, the car will lose control of the direction of travel, and the car will move in the direction of inertia. At that time, there is no use in controlling the steering wheel; if the rear wheels lock, the car will It will flick sideways and the direction will be even more uncontrollable.

Even when braking while in gear, do not depress the brake pedal all at once, apply more force gradually. If you step on the brakes and do not release your foot, the wheels will still lock up if they are not in neutral, and the engine may be "suffocated" due to wheel locks and lose power, making it even more uncontrollable.

If the speed is high or you need to brake as soon as possible, you can directly downshift and brake: for example, if the gear is in 4th gear, first release your right foot from the accelerator pedal and place it on the brake pedal, then quickly step on the clutch with your left foot. Quickly shift the gear to 3rd gear. In case of emergency, you can directly shift from 4th gear to 2nd gear or even 1st gear, then lift the clutch. After the clutch is engaged, press the brake pedal with your right foot, but do not step on it all at once. If you feel that the wheel is locked, Immediately release the brake pedal and then press it again, the force will still gradually increase. Cars with ABS can also downshift directly. The difference is that when the vehicle speed drops to a relatively slow speed, you can step on the clutch (to prevent the engine from suffocating) and then step on the brake (only when the vehicle speed is slow) and let ABS handle the rest. Bar.

Steering: Turn slowly and return slowly

When turning, be sure to reduce the vehicle speed to the maximum extent in advance, hold the steering wheel steady, and turn slowly and return. Without affecting oncoming traffic, try to increase the turning radius to reduce the centrifugal force when turning. Remember not to make sharp turns to prevent sideslip. When the road is covered with snow, it is easy to lose track of the road conditions. You should carefully observe trees, road signs, etc. to determine the driving route, and pass along the center of the road or where the snow is shallow.

Finally, try to avoid driving at night. After ice forms, the visual effect of the road is almost the same as that of the road without ice, and it is difficult for the driver to judge whether there is ice or snow on the ground.