According to the traffic police report of the Traffic Police Brigade of the Li County Public Security Bureau in Hunan Province on the evening of June 27:
June 27 at 15 o'clock
National Highway 207 Lixian Fuxing Town section and Erguang Expressway exit
There was a traffic accident
After a preliminary investigation
A tanker truck with a Hubei license plate braked urgently
Slippery rollover due to rain
Hold down a car that is occupying the road at an intersection
Caused 5 deaths and 1 minor injury
At present, the injured have been taken to the hospital for treatment
The relevant departments are carrying out the aftermath work
Investigation and handling of the accident is ongoing
Heavy precipitation occurs frequently during the flood season
Rain may cause
Slippery roads, poor visibility, and water accumulation on low-lying roads
Affect driving safety
Minimize travel on rainy days
If you must travel by car
Master these tips
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1. Maintain a good field of vision
Rainy weather can lead to obstructed vision, which can easily lead to traffic accidents, 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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Adjust the speed of the vehicle in time according to the road conditions, and control the speed of the vehicle when driving in unfamiliar 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.
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