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发帖数: 8992 | 1 TIPS FOR DRIVING IN THE RAIN
Driving in the rain can be dangerous; in fact thousands of car accidents
each year are caused by wet driving conditions.
Routinely Check Your Tires
It is a good idea to always check your tires before you hit the road. To
ensure your tires are working at their best, make sure you do the following
routine maintenance:
Keep your tires properly inflated. The correct air pressure for your tires
is specified by the vehicle manufacturer and can be found on the vehicle
placard located on door edge, door post, glove box door or fuel door. It is
also listed in the owners manual. The number listed on the side of the tire
is not the recommended air pressure for your tire -- it is the maximum air
pressure for the tire. You should check your tire's air pressure at least
once a month.
Check the tires tread depth. Tires should have minimum 1/16 inch tread depth
. Proper tread depth will help prevent skids and hydroplanning.
Have your tires rotated at least every 6,000 - 8,000 miles. This will aid in
detecting alignment problems and help prevent irregular wear.
Slow Down
As rain falls, it mixes with grime and oil on the road creating slick
conditions perfect for skids. The best way to avoid skidding is to slow down
. Driving at a slower pace allows more of the tires tread to make contact
with the road, which leads to better traction.
Recover From a Skid
Skids can even happen to the most cautious drivers. If your car does skid,
remember not to slam on the brakes, and do not pump the brakes if you have
an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Instead apply pressure to the brakes in a
firm manner and steer the car in the direction of the skid.
Keep a Safe Distance
It takes about three times longer to break on wet roads than on dry roads.
Since more distance is required to brake, it is important not to tailgate.
Keep a little more than two car lengths between you and the vehicle in front
of you.
Recover from Hydroplaning
When it rains, water creates a barrier between the road and your tires. The
liquid film that forms can cause you to loose traction and glide or
hydroplane across the waters surface. If this happens, do not hit the brakes
. It is better to take your foot off the gas, hold the steering in place,
and lightly apply the breaks. If you have a manual transmission, push in the
clutch and let the car slow down on its own. |
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