Things to note before traveling by car

What should you pay attention to before traveling by car?

What should you pay attention to before traveling by car? In life, many people choose to travel by car during holidays because it is very convenient. In fact, there are many things to pay attention to before traveling by car. Below I will share with you the things to pay attention to before traveling by car. Let’s learn about it together. Bar. Things to note before traveling by car 1

1. Pay attention to checking the vehicle

Since it is a self-driving tour, preparation before driving is very important. Whether the car is in good condition will directly affect the trip effect. If possible, you should go to a maintenance station for maintenance before traveling, and ask the maintenance station to conduct a safety inspection on the vehicle. If you cannot ask professional maintenance personnel to inspect the vehicle, you should also do some simple self-examinations to nip problems in the bud.

Tires

Tires are an item that needs to be carefully inspected. The main thing is to visually inspect the wear of the tire pattern to see if the tire wear has reached the position indicated by the wear mark. If it has reached the position indicated by the wear mark, the tire should be replaced before long-distance driving. There is also the service life of the tires. Calculated according to the date of manufacture of the tires, the service life is best within three years. If the tires have been in service for nearly three years before the trip, even if the tire tread has not worn to the indicated position, the tires should be updated decisively. This is because the rubber material of the tires has aged, causing tire performance to decline, which will bring many safety hazards.

The tire pressure is also an issue that needs attention. The tire pressure should be in accordance with the pressure value recommended by the manufacturer. Before going out, you should go to a nearby tire shop to check and adjust the tire pressure. It should be noted that it is best to measure the tire pressure with cold tire pressure.

Vehicles

For vehicles, attention should be paid to observing whether there are leaks of gasoline, engine oil, antifreeze, transmission oil, and brake fluid. If leakage is found, go to the repair station in time to deal with it, and do not go on the road while sick.

In addition to all the tools in the car, you should also bring some simple small parts to deal with vehicle failures, such as car warranty wire, universal wrench, air pump, electrical waterproof tape, etc. Before going out, you should also check all the lighting systems of the vehicle to see if the wipers need to be replaced. You should also bring all vehicle-related procedures, such as vehicle insurance, driving license, vehicle manual, directory of local repair stations, etc.

2. Pay attention to controlling the distance of travel

After all, the time for travel during Golden Week is relatively limited. In seven days, traveling too far will be more difficult, so travel You should pay attention to the distance. You should choose a tourist destination that can be reached within two days. This way, you will have more time on the road and leave more time for sightseeing. Taking into account the return time, you can also leave yourself some rest time. .

If the main route to the tourist destination is a highway, then you can choose an attraction within 2,000 kilometers from the departure point; if it is mainly a national highway or a provincial highway, then the distance should be controlled within 2,000 kilometers. Within 1000 kilometers. This is mainly determined by the road conditions of the travel route, and factors such as road construction and traffic jams also need to be considered. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to the departure time, try to avoid the peak hours when a large number of vehicles travel, and set off appropriately in advance to avoid traffic jams that affect your travel arrangements.

3. Pay attention to the choice of travel routes

The route of a self-driving tour is very important. Before going out, you should do your homework based on the location of your destination. Know the main routes to your destination in advance and know the road conditions. If you encounter road construction or road rerouting that requires a detour, you should plan more travel time. When you go out, you should have a map ready. At present, domestic road signs are not particularly perfect, and it is difficult to reach your destination easily by relying only on the signs on the road. If you have a GPS, it is best to bring it with you, but GPS is not omnipotent. If there is no local road information in the navigation software, the help that GPS can provide is very limited. Therefore, maps and GPS are both indispensable.

4. Pay attention to driving safety

When driving a vehicle, the first priority is safety. Seat belts must be fastened, and don’t think that just because you have more airbags in your car, it will make you safer. Airbags are used in conjunction with seat belts. Without seat belts, no matter how many air bags you have, it is unsafe. In addition to the driver, passengers sitting in the front passenger seat must also fasten their seat belts because that is actually the most unsafe seat.

When driving, don’t drive too fast, especially on the highway, because people’s reaction ability will decrease after driving at high speed for a long time. If the speed is very fast at this time, there will be almost no reaction when encountering danger. Time is left to you. In fact, friends who often drive on the highway will find that vehicles traveling much faster than you cannot reach your destination much earlier than you. We often see the car that just passed you at high speed, but can be seen at the next toll station or service area. Instead of risking your life by speeding, it is better to control the car within the legal speed limit.

When driving, don’t follow the car too closely. This applies to both large and small cars.

Special attention should be paid to large trucks, and you must be careful when overtaking or being overtaken by them. Large trucks are relatively large. When overtaking, your line of sight will be blocked by large trucks, so you need to concentrate more. After observing carefully, you must overtake quickly. When deciding to overtake and overtake, headlights or horns should be used to send clear signals to large trucks. Of course, you must also prevent being rear-ended by a large truck, especially being sandwiched between two large trucks. In short, be sure to avoid these behemoths.

If you encounter a vehicle breakdown and need to park on the roadside, you should turn on the hazard warning flashers (double flashes) and place a hazard warning sign behind the vehicle in accordance with the provisions of the traffic law. If you are on a highway, the danger warning sign should be placed 200 meters away from the vehicle, and all people on the vehicle should leave the vehicle to prevent secondary accidents. When pulling over, do not choose a place with oil stains on the ground, because vehicle repairs may have been carried out here, and there will be many sharp objects such as screws in the repaired area, which are invisible killers for tires.

5. Pay attention to the driving characteristics of different roads

National highways and provincial highways: National highways and provincial highways are must-pass roads for self-driving tours, because no highway leads to scenic spots. At the door. At present, the road conditions of national highways and provincial highways vary greatly. Some national highways and provincial highways are straight and wide, while others are bumpy. It should be noted that national and provincial highways are not closed roads. There are often villages and towns on the roadside, and people and animals often pass through. You must control the speed when driving to avoid traffic accidents with pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, and agricultural vehicles. Some national and provincial highways have heavy traffic and there are many large trucks. Due to the huge size of these vehicles, it seriously affects the driver's ability to observe the road conditions ahead. Therefore, you should be especially careful when encountering large trucks on national or provincial highways.

Mountain roads: Driving on mountain roads is actually not as scary as people think, because as long as you control your speed and pay attention to the traffic signs on the roadside, there will be no problems. The biggest problem you may encounter when driving on mountain roads is overtaking. If a very slow agricultural vehicle is in front of you, you must find a chance to overtake it, because such vehicles are very slow when going uphill. In this case, the driver must first observe the road conditions ahead to determine that there is enough road distance for you to overtake. If there is a curve ahead that blocks your view, the best way is to wait patiently behind the car in front, and then overtake when your view becomes clear or road conditions permit. Before overtaking, you can also sound the horn or use light changes to alert the vehicle in front. Be sure not to honk the horn too loudly from behind to cause resentment to the driver in front of you, as this may be counterproductive. When going down a mountain, be sure not to coast in neutral, as this is very dangerous.

Night driving: Night driving should be avoided when driving long distances. When traveling by car, you are not familiar with the roads. It is even more unsafe to travel at night and it is easy to go in the wrong direction. Once you have no choice but to walk at night, you need to pay attention to some issues. At present, most highways and national and provincial roads do not have street lighting. Therefore, drivers are willing to use high beam lighting. In this way, the headlights of the opposite cars become extremely dazzling at night. There are also some vehicles traveling in the same direction that do not have their taillights on, which can easily cause rear-end collisions. When driving at night, pay special attention to pedestrians on the roadside. Since there is no lighting on the road and pedestrians’ clothing does not have reflective markings, pedestrians often are not discovered until they are at a very close distance. This is also a dangerous hazard that often causes traffic accidents. So, try not to rush at night. Precautions before traveling by car 2

Precautions for safety when traveling by car

1. Check the vehicle before departure

Before departure, the driver should inspect the vehicle once Comprehensive inspection, including whether there is any oil or water leakage (check whether there are traces of oil and water on the ground under the car); measure the tire pressure to see if the tire pressure is appropriate; check the condition of the engine oil (pull out the engine oil dipstick to see if the color of the oil on it is normal, whether the oil level is appropriate); check whether the spare tire is intact, etc.

After starting, drive at a low speed, apply the brakes to check whether the brakes are working properly, and then drive normally after confirming that everything is normal.

2. It is recommended that novices should not travel by car.

Novices are not familiar with cars and are prone to traffic accidents. When traveling by car, be careful to prevent travel sickness, and it is also necessary to bring some backup medicine. When traveling with several cars, the distance between the cars should not be too close. Fill up the car with petrol before running a long distance. When the fuel level is less than half during the journey, you should go to the gas station passing by to refuel. Do not wait for the fuel light to come on. Find a gas station.

3. Strictly prevent fatigue driving

Fatigue driving is one of the main causes of traffic accidents. Because the energy is highly concentrated for a long time, the driving posture is fixed, and the operation is monotonous, it is easy to cause psychological and physical fatigue. If there is a co-pilot, it is better to rotate every 2 hours. If you feel tired, you should find a safe area to park and rest for a while. Remember: if you are tired or fatigued, do not rush on.

4. Check vehicle tires carefully

Traffic accidents caused by flat tires on highways are the most frequent and the most dangerous.

Before traveling, be sure to check the wear and tear on the tire surface to see if there are bulging cracks on the surface and whether there are any hard injuries caused by blunt objects. If such conditions exist, they must be repaired before traveling. ,maintainance.

If possible, it is best to remove the tire and check if there are any wounds on the inside of the tire, because wounds hidden on the inside are often the culprit of accidents. If you really don’t have time to conduct detailed tire inspection and replacement, at least replace the problematic tire to the rear wheel to minimize the occurrence of traffic accidents.

5. Children should sit in the back seat as much as possible

When driving long distances, do not place children alone in the front seat. Because many cars are equipped with airbags in the passenger seat, the impact force when the airbag pops up is relatively large. Although it can ensure the safety of adults, it can cause accidental injuries to children. At the same time, parents should let their children sit in their own special seats, which can play an important role in protecting children's life safety.

6. Do not speed.

Speeding is one of the important causes of traffic accidents. When driving on the highway, remember not to speed. In addition, long-distance driving is different from driving in the city. If driving to a remote area, the driver must not take advantage of the road with few people and cars to drive all the way, and should be alert to unexpected situations. Drivers traveling by car must strictly abide by the speed limit requirements, not drive fast, and are not allowed to overtake on the right to ensure the safety of themselves and others' lives and property.

7. Do not risk driving through water

When driving, if you encounter a muddy road with accumulated water, you should slow down and observe the road conditions ahead to check the depth of the water and its entry and exit. The width of the water area. It is not advisable to risk wading into the water, but try to go around it as much as possible to avoid water entering the exhaust pipe, causing the vehicle to stall and become unable to drive. Do not forcibly wade through the water. When passing through standing water, you should press the accelerator firmly and pass in low gear at a constant speed. If the vehicle unfortunately stalls while wading in water, do not restart it. You must wait for rescue on the spot or contact professionals from repair shops or 4S shops to handle the situation.

8. Try not to drive at night.

Walking at night is more dangerous, so try not to drive at night. Some long-distance highways are not equipped with street lights, and the lights of opposite vehicles become extremely dazzling at night. Before rendezvous, you have to continuously change the high beam and low beam to remind the other party to pay attention. Generally speaking, when two vehicles meet, they should turn on their low-beam headlights. If the high-beam headlights on the other vehicle's car are not turned off, you must slow down to prevent collision.

9. How to deal with a flat tire when driving at high speed

You should lightly "click" the brakes, hold the steering wheel tightly with both hands, and keep the vehicle stable on the roadside; when driving on the highway, you should try your best to Avoid sudden braking. And develop the habit of holding the steering wheel with both hands to better handle emergencies.

10. Beware of vehicle and property theft

After arriving at the destination, the driver should park the car in a regular, supervised parking lot; if you need to park on the roadside or at night , be sure to check whether the doors and windows are locked.

At the same time, please do not expose or leave valuables in the car, so as not to arouse the evil intentions of passers-by; when traveling out, please do not take strangers casually, but put self-defense equipment, fire extinguishers, and anti-theft locks in convenient places to prevent accidents