Sanxiang Metropolis Daily, New Hunan Client, December 26 (All-media reporter Hu Rui) On December 26, Changsha ushered in the first snow after the winter of this year, and the number of vehicle accidents increased sharply. According to Luo Zhen, director of the Changsha Claim Center of PICC Property & Casualty Insurance, the accident vehicle insurance rate increased by at least 50% compared with usual that day, and the front-line loss fixers were so busy that they didn't even have time to eat, "either on the way to the accident site, or at the accident site." ”
Professionals remind that driving on snow days should slow down the oil and slowly brake to increase the driving distance.
Snow: Accident vehicles spike And the damaged person has no time to eat
"Dozens of cars on the Xiangfu Road elevated road were stuck here, fortunately my car was not damaged, (rear-end) like a firecracker, banging." On December 26, some netizens posted a video saying. The video showed snow on the ground, cars parked horizontally and vertically, some vehicles were hit with hoods cocked, bumpers falling off, and plastic debris scattered on the ground.
It is reported that the uppass ramp of Changsha Xiangfu Road was caused by an accident caused by icing, and traffic control was once carried out, and the relevant departments carried out salt and de-icing operations on the icy pavement.
"More than half more than usual." Luo Zhen, director of the Claims Center of PICC Property & Casualty Changsha Branch, said in an interview that due to snowfall in Changsha that day, the vehicle insurance rate increased by more than 50% compared with usual. "Either on the way to the scene, or at the scene of the accident." Peng Jian, assistant director of the Claims Center of PICC Property & Casualty Changsha Branch, told reporters that due to the sharp increase in vehicle accidents, the company's front-line personnel were so busy that they did not even have time to eat.
"Fortunately, I drove slowly, otherwise I would have really crashed." On December 26, recalling the dangerous situation when he was driving on a snowy day, Mr. Liu, a citizen of Changsha, still had palpitations. On the same day, when he was driving on Yinshan Road in Yuelu District, Changsha City, his tire slipped and he almost hit the vehicle in front of him, "just a little bit." ”
The reporter also learned that the after-sales workshop of some car 4S stores in Changsha on the same day was also busier than usual. "I received several accident cars today." A 4S store after-sales staff introduction.
Reminder: Slowly apply oil and slowly increase the driving distance
The road is slippery on snowy days, and it is more prone to traffic accidents such as vehicle rear-end collision and collision. How to improve the safety of driving on snow days?
"Drivers remember the word 'slow.'" A senior person in a car 4S shop in Changsha said in an interview that driving on snow days should increase the driving distance, and do slow oil and slow braking to drive smoothly, "Under normal circumstances, the speed is maintained at about 40km/h, and the distance is 2-3 times that of the usual distance." He also reminded that the driver of the manual transmission should lift the clutch as slowly as possible when starting on the ice and snow road, do not brake in neutral gear when driving, and if the vehicle has a snow mode, it can switch to the snow driving gear.
It is also reminded that when driving, do not change lanes frequently, and turn on the turn signals when paralleling and overtaking, and then change lanes after confirming safety through the rearview mirror. When braking, it should be mainly based on the point brake method, and gently step on it and lift it gently. In case of vehicle slippage, you should gently turn the steering wheel in the direction of slippage, and then lightly step on the brakes after the vehicle returns to the right, and pay attention to following the ruts of the front car on the road with deep snow.
"Before traveling, check the safety status of the vehicle, focus on checking the brakes, steering system, circuits, and add an appropriate amount of antifreeze to the engine radiator, and conditionally install snow chains on the vehicle." The relevant person in charge of the Changsha Claim Center of PICC Property Insurance told reporters that the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the snow car is large, the car glass is easy to fog, and the driver should open the window defogging function in time or turn on the air conditioner, dry with a towel, etc., to ensure that the driving vision is clear. "Take more straight lines and change lanes less, and slow down in advance when driving in ice and snow curves and ramps."
In addition, when the driver stops, try not to park the vehicle on the slope with ice and snow to avoid the vehicle from sliding down the ramp and being damaged. If there is no way to stop on a hill with snow and ice, the driver should tighten the handbrake and put a brick or wooden wedge in front of and behind the tire to prevent the vehicle from slipping.