According to the traffic police corps of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, heavy rainfall may lead to slippery roads, reduced visibility, and water accumulation on low-lying roads, which will affect driving safety. Driving in rainy days can master these 7 tips↓
1. Maintain a good field of vision
Drivers are prone to traffic accidents due to obstructed vision due to rainy weather, so it is important to maintain a good field of vision.
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Turn on the wipers and clean up the raindrops in time.
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When the weather is dark, turn on the low beams, fog lights, and marker lights.
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If there is fog on the glass that obstructs the line of sight, turn on the air conditioner in time to blow away the fog.
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Keep the mirrors clear, turn on the mirror heating function or add a plastic sheet to cover the rain.
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Pay attention to the surrounding road conditions and drive cautiously.
2. Slow down and drive cautiously
"Ten accidents, nine times fast", the road is slippery in rainy days, and it is necessary to drive cautiously.
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Reduce your speed and maintain a safe distance.
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Drive cautiously and always pay attention to the road conditions, especially when encountering a lot of pedestrians.
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According to the road conditions, adjust the speed in time, and control the speed of the vehicle even more if you are not familiar with the road conditions.
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When following the car, drive carefully along the route of the vehicle in front of you if you are unfamiliar with the road or difficult road sections.
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Follow the car slowly, don't blindly speed, and make sure it's safe to overtake again.
3. Stay away from large cars
Large vehicles driving in rainy weather can bring a lot of potential hazards to small vehicles, and small vehicles should stay away from them.
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Keep a long distance from larger vehicles.
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Don't let large vehicles block the view ahead.
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Pay attention to the blind spot of large vehicles to avoid danger.
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Stay away from large vehicles and avoid disturbing driving due to rain splashing from large vehicles.
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Don't blindly follow, large cars may not be able to pass through waterlogged roads and small cars may not be able to pass smoothly.
4. Prevent the wheels from slipping sideways
The road surface is slippery in heavy rain, and driving is prone to danger, so it is necessary to prevent the wheels from slipping.
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Hold the steering wheel steady, don't panic, and hold the steering wheel with both hands in balance.
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Keep driving in a straight line and at a low speed.
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Don't make sharp turns and apply the brakes slowly.
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Don't accelerate sharply, accelerate slowly.
5. Wading skills
When driving in rainy weather, it is inevitable to wade through the water, so you should pay attention to your skills at this time.
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Don't wade into the water, and if you encounter a waterlogged road, check the depth of the water first.
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Drive slowly at a constant speed, don't stop, don't pass at high speed.
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Shift into a low gear first, pass slowly, and don't change gears halfway.
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If you encounter a muddy section, you must follow the ruts of the car in front.
6. Do not start the vehicle again after turning off the engine
When driving in rainy weather, it is important to pay attention to the condition of the engine, as there is a great safety hazard once water enters.
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Once the engine has stalled in the event of water ingress, never attempt to start the vehicle.
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Tow the vehicle to a place where it does not obstruct traffic and wait for the trailer.
7. Watch for pedestrians
During rainfall, pedestrians' vision will also be affected, so be sure to pay attention to pedestrians when driving to avoid traffic accidents.
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Do not rush with pedestrians and avoid them.
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Observe the movement of pedestrians, prevent pedestrians from slipping and falling due to panic, and stay away as much as possible.
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If it's not convenient to take shelter, you should stop and wait.
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Watch out for standing water, pass slowly, and don't splash water on pedestrians.
Synthesized from: Shanghai Release, Ministry of Emergency Management, and Traffic Police Corps of the Municipal Public Security Bureau
Editor: Ye Fangfang