When encountering thunderstorm weather in the wild, you should try to avoid cars.

Stay in the car after parking to avoid lightning strike.

The parts of the car that are prone to lightning strike are the metal rings of the ceiling and wheels. When there is lightning and thunder, the owner should not rush to drive. It's better to park his car on the side of the road and wait for the weather to improve before continuing driving. Don't park his car on high ground or in an open place, and don't park it under a tree to reduce the chance of the vehicle being struck by lightning.

If the owner travels by car and encounters thunderstorm weather, he should quickly hide in the car, never get off, and close the doors and windows, because lightning current can discharge through the tires when the vehicle is stationary, which increases the safety factor of driving.

Even if the car body can form the "golden bell jar" of faraday cage, we can't drive recklessly in thunderstorm weather. There are the following points that still need attention.

In case of lightning when driving, it is best to park your car in a safe place on the side of the road in time, away from trees and billboards, and turn off the engine, sound system and radio. , and close all the windows to make the vehicle form a completely closed space. Do not touch the window handle, gear lever, steering wheel, etc. Put your hands on your thighs and wait for the lightning weather to stay away.

If the car is struck by lightning while driving, don't get off to check the situation, because it is much more dangerous outside the car than inside. Instead, you should refer to the above practice and wait until the thunderstorm is completely over before getting off.

Finally, if you listen to the weather forecast in advance and know that there will be a thunderstorm, try to drive less or not, and wait until the weather is fine before going out. This is the most reliable way to avoid lightning strike and ensure safety.