Things to note when running long distances

1. Start after a comprehensive inspection. Before setting off, conduct a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle, including whether there are any oil or water leaks, whether the tire pressure is appropriate, whether the fuel tank has enough fuel to support the planned refueling point, whether the spare tire is intact, etc. After starting, first hang up the vehicle. Drive at a low speed, apply the brakes to check whether the brakes are working properly, and then switch to normal driving after confirming that everything is normal. (You can go to a regular maintenance center to do it for you. It’s better to know better yourself).

2. Change the driver every two hours. When driving long distances, you should first avoid driving while fatigued, which is one of the main causes of accidents. If you have a co-pilot, it is better to rotate every 2 hours. If you feel sleepy, you should stop for a short rest and do not rush on.

3. Do not drive at high speed. Needless to say, accidents occur when driving at high speeds, so you must abide by traffic rules when traveling, especially on highways, and do not drive at excessive speeds. Our country’s highways are designed according to certain speed standards. Speeding may not only result in punishment by the traffic police, but more importantly It's not safe.

4. Don’t slam on the brakes. When driving in winter, you may encounter icy and slippery roads. At this time, you must rely on gears and engine braking to slow down the vehicle, and do not apply sudden brakes.

Special reminder: If you encounter snowy and icy roads, Installing anti-skid chains on the driving wheels is an effective safety precaution.

5. Slow down and sound the horn before turning. When driving on mountain roads, there are often many and sharp turns. At this time, you must not overtake on the curve or take the road to turn without knowing whether there is a car ahead. You must slow down and blow the horn before turning.

Special reminder: In northern mountainous areas, the road surface on the shady side of the mountain is often covered with snow and ice for a long time. That is, the road surface on the sunny side of the mountain is in good condition, but the road surface suddenly deteriorates after cornering. At this time, if Driving at high speed can easily lead to the risk of skidding and losing control, so be sure to control your speed.

6. When driving on mountain roads, you must rely on mountain driving. When driving on a narrow cliffside mountain road, remember to drive close to the mountainside, because the edge of the cliffside may collapse at any time, which is more dangerous. If a convoy is passing through a rockfall area, it should keep a distance of 30 to 40 meters, and try not to honk the horn or slam the accelerator during this period to avoid triggering rockfalls.

7. Do not overheat the brake pads when going downhill for a long time. When going downhill for a long time, be sure to avoid overheating and failure of the brake pads due to long-term use. For manual transmission vehicles, you can shift into low gear and use engine braking to avoid excessive speed. Do not coast in neutral. For automatic transmission vehicles, you can shift into low gear. The accelerator gear plays the same role. If you still need to apply the brakes for a long time, you should drive a certain distance and then stop to let the brake system cool down before moving forward.

8. Don’t drive a vindictive car. Do not drive hero cars or aggressive cars at any time, especially avoid being aggressive with local vehicles, drive politely, and drive calmly to reduce the chance of accidents.

9. Don’t park at corners. When you stop to enjoy the beautiful scenery and take pictures on the road, you should pay attention to whether the road conditions allow parking. Never park in curves. When parking, leave a wide enough road for the cars behind you to pass. Do not park in the middle of the road.

10. Avoid driving at night. When traveling, try to avoid driving at night. If you really need to drive at night, pay special attention to the following points:

a: When driving at night, pay attention to pedestrians crossing the road from the left. There are often pedestrians crossing the road from the convoy. If you run out of the gap and cross the road from left to right, if the opposite car turns on its high beam, it will be difficult for the driver to spot it from a distance.

b: When meeting another car, take the initiative to turn your headlights to low beam. Do not use high beam to illuminate the oncoming car. If you are illuminated by the high beam of an oncoming car and cannot see the road clearly, you should stop and wait for someone to see you. Clear the road surface before continuing.

c: Due to limited vision at night, you cannot observe the entire road and surrounding environment as you can during the day, so you must drive at the speed limit.

11. It is not advisable to risk wading through the water. If you encounter road flooding when you go out, you should understand the water depth and underwater road conditions to see if it exceeds the vehicle's passing capacity. For cars, it is not advisable to risk wading when the water depth exceeds half the height of the car's tires. When wading, you should shift to a low gear so that the car can drive smoothly from the shore into the water to avoid splashing. Keep the engine with sufficient power while driving and avoid stopping, changing gears or turning the steering wheel suddenly. After landing, drive at a low speed for a while and tap the brake pedal a few times to allow friction between the brake shoes and the brake drum, causing the attached water to heat and evaporate. After the braking effect is restored, return to normal driving.

12. The oil volume should not be less than 1/3 of the fuel tank.

When driving long distances, you must pay attention to the fuel level. The vehicle fuel level should be kept at least 1/3 of the fuel tank. At the same time, the entire fleet should refuel at the same time. When refueling, you should try to refuel in cities above the county seat. When refueling in the west, you should choose The highest grade oil at the gas station.