What should I do if I leave my car outside in snowy weather?

Drivers will have a headache in snowy days. When it snows, you should not only be wary of the snow and ice on the ground, but also always beware of passing vehicles and pedestrians. Many novices who have no driving experience in snow and ice weather are on the road, which makes driving in snow very difficult. Here are some precautions for driving in snowy days to provide some help for driving.

1. Go

After snowfall, the snow must be removed from the windshield, headlights and rearview mirror before starting the car to ensure that the line of sight will not be affected when driving. It is best to have a piece of cotton cloth at hand. When parking on the road, you can wipe the fog and mirror on the inside of the window and keep a good line of sight. Snow-covered roads make it difficult for cars to start. In order to enter the driveway smoothly, it is best to move the car back and forth a little, or use a snow shovel to clear the snow in front of the car. Step on the accelerator lightly after ignition, and don't idle the wheel, or the wheel will sink deeper and deeper.

drive

On the snowy road, the friction coefficient between the tire and the road is very small, only 0. 1 on the icy road and only 0.2 on the snowy road, so the braking distance is much larger than that on the dry road. If the vehicle speed is 50 km/h, the braking distance on the dry road surface is 12 m, while the braking distance on the snowy road surface is nearly 50 m, careless operation will easily lead to traffic accidents. During driving, always pay attention to the surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. Secondly, keep a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front and be ready to brake in advance. When the distance from the vehicle in front is shortened, for whatever reason, stop refueling immediately, put your feet on the brake pedal and prepare to brake.

apply the brakes

Don't step on the brakes with or without ABS, except when parking. Stepping on the low-speed brake can reduce the speed of the vehicle more quickly with the help of engine deceleration. For a car without ABS, it is easy to lock the tires when the brakes are disengaged. If the front wheel is locked, it will lose the ability to control the driving direction and the car will move in the inertial direction. Of course, even if the brake is engaged, don't trample the brake pedal to death at once without an emergency. You should push hard gradually. If the vehicle speed is high or you need to brake as soon as possible, you can directly downshift and brake.

4. Ways

In bad weather, you should not only pay attention to your driving skills, but also pay attention to choosing the route. Don't drive blindly on the loop. In fact, many main roads and auxiliary roads around the city are not necessarily more difficult than the main roads around the city. On the day and the next day when it snows, some roads near the ring road are very smooth, but the ring road is full of cars, so it will be shorter and safer to choose these roads.

Go up and down the mountain

When going up and down the slope, you should use low gear to pass smoothly, and it is not advisable to shift gears in the middle. Prevent flameout when going uphill, and absolutely forbid neutral taxiing when going downhill. Novice drivers can take side roads in snowy days to avoid encountering overpasses with steep slopes. Try to avoid parking on the slope, because it is difficult to restart. If you have to park on a snowy slope, make sure there is enough space for parking.

Special tips

Ten word reminder

1, never rely on high-tech braking systems such as ABS and EBD, which only play the role of auxiliary braking.

2. Be sure to keep your eyes clear, no matter how anxious you are.

Whenever you stop, stay away from the car in front, especially on the slope.

4, it is best to add some counterweight to the car, and the braking distance will be shorter when the weight of the car increases.

5. When driving, make sure there is no snow or thin ice on the soles.

6. Pay attention to lift the wiper blade after parking overnight to avoid being frozen the next day.

7. When it snows during the day, be sure to turn on the fog lights.

8. Never overtake or change lanes when encountering icy or snowy roads.

9. Try to stay away from bicycles to prevent accidents caused by skidding.

10. Don't slam on the brakes, loosen the clutch or refuel when driving, so as not to slip.

I wish you a safe journey.