The weather is getting colder
Every driver has their own little habits when driving in winter
There are a lot of habits that seem to be in love with the car
I don't know if I'm destroying a car
Especially in winter
Bad habits can also pose hidden dangers to driving safety
Let's take a look at common winter driving bad habits
Are you all doing it right?
1
Force the wiper to be turned on after snowfall.
If it snows the night before, the next morning, many people will open the wiper to clear the snow from the windows. However, ice and snow can easily freeze the wiper, if forced to start, one may damage the rubber blade, and the other may directly burn the wiper motor.
The right thing to do: Dust off the snow on the windshield first. If the wiper is frozen, the vehicle should be started, the warm wind should be turned on to blow into the windshield, and the frozen wiper should be melted with hot air. In addition, the driver should also replace the antifreeze glass water in time before entering the winter to avoid the phenomenon of the water spray nozzle being frozen.
2
Air conditioning is only used for internal circulation.
If you have been using air conditioning to warm the air circulation, in the long run, the air quality in the car will be greatly reduced, damaging human health.
Correct approach: It is best to alternate between internal and external circulation to increase the temperature inside the car on the basis of ensuring access to fresh air. But it is best to use internal circulation on smog days so as not to suck dirty air into the car.
3
No car windows for a long time.
Long-term window opening will increase the carbon dioxide in the car, causing drowsiness. Inhaling non-circulating air for a long time may increase the chance of respiratory diseases.
Correct approach: After the temperature in the car rises, you may wish to open the window or sunroof for a while, so that the air in the car can circulate, the driver is not easy to sleep, and it can also effectively reduce the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car and prevent the windshield from fogging.
4
Insist on fatigue driving.
In winter, it gets dark early, the light is not as bright as in summer, and it is easy to get sleepy after driving for a long time. Many drivers think this is not a big deal, but it is no less harmful than drunk driving.
The right thing to do: When you are sleepy, find a safe place to rest or get out of the car to wake up. You can also take some auxiliary measures to indirectly reduce the chance of driving drowsiness, such as listening to music with a strong sense of rhythm.
5
Hit the steering wheel sharply.
In any case, turning without slowing down or making sharp turns is a very dangerous behavior. In winter, the roads are slippery, and it is easier to hit the steering wheel sharply and cause the wheels to lose control.
The right thing to do: Slow down early and turn on the turn signals to observe the surroundings, especially if there are pedestrians crossing the road. Then turn the steering wheel at a constant speed to keep the vehicle spinning smoothly. Manually geared vehicles should not shift speed when cornering to avoid skidding.
Winter weather can be unpredictable
Worse road conditions can lead to accidents
Drivers remember to develop good habits of using a car
Drive carefully and be safe
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