What should I pay attention to when driving in bad weather?

Beginning to enter winter, snow and ice roads are more common in winter. Do you know the driver's skills in driving on icy roads?

Start slowly, lift the clutch slowly, and refuel slowly.

If the wheels slip when you start, you can shift to a higher gear than usual. For example, a car can start in second gear, a truck can start in third gear when it is empty, and it can start in second gear when it is heavy. The release of the clutch is slower than usual, so it is best to adjust the transmission force with the range of semi-clutch. When starting, the throttle is smaller than usual, as long as the engine is not turned off. Once the wheel turns, shift to low gear immediately and you can refuel normally. All these require the driver to shift gears quickly, and the throttle, clutch and gear should be matched accurately.

Keep low speed and stability while driving.

Because the braking distance will increase with the increase of vehicle speed, it is the key to control the vehicle speed and keep a large safe distance from the vehicle in front. Generally speaking, how high the driving speed is, how long the safe driving distance must be maintained. For example, at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour, you must keep a distance of 30 meters. Because it takes 0.03 seconds for the driver to press the brake pedal at the earliest, the mechanical reaction time also needs 8.33 meters. Therefore, if the vehicle runs too fast, the smaller the safe distance between the two vehicles, and the consequences in an emergency are unimaginable.

It is forbidden to slam the steering wheel on the road.

When you need to turn, you should also slow down first, appropriately increase the turning radius, and slowly hit the steering wheel. Hold the steering wheel smoothly and gently with both hands, otherwise it will slide sideways. This is due to the phenomenon that the steering wheel deviates sideways, the front wheel resistance of the vehicle suddenly increases, and the rear of the vehicle is thrown out under the action of inertia. Especially in the mountainous roads in the suburbs, sometimes the snow and ice roads are discontinuous, so it is best to take measures in advance when driving, and complete them in discontinuous places. If you make an emergency direction on the icy road, it is likely that a major traffic accident will occur because you slip across the road or rush out of the subgrade.

It's different whether ABS brakes are used or not.

Cars without ABS equipment: When parking on icy roads, you should first quickly downshift one by one and use the "resistance" of the engine to slow down, and then press the brake pedal repeatedly and quickly to stop smoothly.

Vehicles equipped with ABS equipment: you can also shift to a low gear and use the "resistance" of the engine to slow down in advance. However, you must step on the brake once and control the steering wheel at the same time. Never use the method of "braking", otherwise ABS will not work, but it will be prone to danger.

In addition, cars with or without ABS should not run in the snow. When braking, they slow down by snow resistance and engine resistance. On the ice, even if it slips through downshifting, the driving wheel is also stressed at the same time, which is much better than neutral side slip, and the tire is not easy to lock up.

Keep a safe distance horizontally.

When driving in and out of the main road, passing the intersection, turning left and right, and passing cars, when encountering pedestrians and bicycles, we should give full consideration to others, give way politely, and always keep a large lateral safety distance. Generally, don't flash the lights and whistle for urging, otherwise it will cause mental panic to others. Sometimes, bicycles and pedestrians may accidentally fall down on both sides of hutongs in non-motor vehicle lanes or mixed roads. Drivers would rather stop and make way than drive in a hurry to avoid possible personal injury or death at any time.

Maintain a good mental state.

For those experienced old drivers, although ice and snow roads are not terrible, they should be cautious and slow, and be handled according to different situations. The icy road is really a test for new drivers. As the saying goes, "combine rigidity with softness", and all kinds of operation actions of driving vehicles should be gentle. Especially when driving on an overpass with a large slope, it is difficult to go up and down the slope and it is easy to stall. New drivers can take the auxiliary road to avoid the danger of driving on and off the bridge area many times. Be sure to remember that in case of sudden emergency, don't panic and don't do excessive actions. You should be calm and calm and deal with it decisively according to your own analysis and judgment.

How to use lights correctly when driving in foggy weather

When driving in foggy weather, be sure to turn on small lights and front and rear fog lights. Small lights include low beam and high beam. The first gear is a small light, the second gear is a low beam, and the third gear is a high beam. The front and rear fog lights can only be turned on after the small lights are turned on. Fog lights are special lights for driving in foggy days. According to reports, there are two kinds of mistakes in fog lighting, namely, turning on the high beam and turning on the double jump light. The traffic police said that many drivers turn on the high beam when their eyesight is affected in foggy days, hoping to see more clearly. In fact, the white light emitted by the high beam is easily mixed with white fog, which interferes with the line of sight of yourself and the car opposite. Although it is obvious that the double jump lights are flashing, you can't warn other cars to turn in advance after turning on, which is especially easy to cause traffic accidents when turning at intersections. Beware of pedestrians driving and don't "stick the edge"

When driving in fog, you can make full use of the remaining sight distance and pay attention to the lanes in the road. Try not to drive along the roadside, in case pedestrians suddenly appear on the roadside, avoid it. Don't turn on the high beam when the fog is diffuse.

Remember to check the vehicle lighting device before driving in foggy weather, turn on the fog lights when driving, and don't use the high beam. This is because the optical axis of the high beam is on the high side, and the light emitted by the high beam is diffused by the fog, which will form a vast expanse of whiteness in front of the car, and you can't see anything when driving. Glycerol is not easy to fog the windshield. Because of the large temperature difference between indoor and outdoor of the cab, the inside of the windshield is often covered with a layer of mist. Using the demisting baffle of air conditioner or opening a slit in the window can demist quickly. Applying some glycerin, alcohol, salt water or detergent to the windshield can prevent it from fogging in a short time. Hear the horn honking in response.

The line of sight is not good in foggy days. Honking the horn often can help you warn pedestrians and vehicles. When you hear the horns of other cars, you should honk immediately to indicate the position of your car. In addition, if you find that the rear car is too close, you can lightly step on the brakes to remind you. Look, this is a fog light.

This indicator light is located on the dashboard of the vehicle, which is the symbol of fog lights and used to display the working status of front and rear fog lights. Fog lights are generally yellow, and in foggy days, this color of light is relatively more penetrating than other colors of light.