New Zealand winter self-driving precautions

Do you want to consider traveling to New Zealand in winter? First of all, the temperature in New Zealand is good, and then the scenic spots are beautiful, so many friends choose to travel here every year. Here are some useful information about this visit.

1, pay attention to the climate

In winter in New Zealand, the temperature will drop in many places. Jeans, long-sleeved tops and coats are basically to be taken with you. Be sure to wear a thick sweater after entering the alpine geothermal area. It usually snows in June-10 in New Zealand, but it usually falls in mountainous areas, such as the central plateau of the North Island and the southern Alps of the South Island. There is also a lot of snow in Canterbury and Otago inland. It seldom snows in coastal areas, but it occasionally snows on the east coast of South Island in winter.

In winter, there will be snow, rain and hail in New Zealand. Dark ice will appear in heavy snow, which may cause the vehicle to get out of control. Therefore, when traveling in winter, we must pay attention to the weather changes and some conditions of the road to keep the distance between cars. Don't suddenly brake or turn, pay attention to the reflective and wet position of the road.

Step 2 pay attention to dark ice

New Zealand has a warm climate, and roads are prone to ice in winter. Sometimes the ice on the road is very thin, so there will be no obvious reflection. This kind of ice is called dark ice. In winter, there are tree-lined and humid areas around rivers and lakes, which are very prone to dark ice. If you drive to dark ice carelessly, you are too flustered or take improper measures, it may cause the vehicle to get out of control. So everyone should pay attention to the following points:

2. 1. Don't drive at night, especially in other places, unless it is a special case;

2.2. Always drive at a constant speed and don't suddenly brake;

2.3. When driving in winter, keep a certain distance from the car in front. When driving, change the line as required, don't rush to the direction, and pay attention to the position where the road is wet and reflective;

2.4. When you feel that the vehicle's maneuverability is declining or the vehicle is slipping, you must keep the direction stable, brake slowly and reduce the speed as much as possible. Then, brake slowly and stop at the far left side of the road.

Step 3 pay attention to the snow

New Zealand's law stipulates that when walking in the snow, the correct snow chains must be installed, which is also commonly known as "snow chains". This is to prevent vehicles from slipping when driving on ice and snow roads. Most car rental companies will provide rental services for snow chains and give you a set of correct installation and use methods.

According to the laws of New Zealand, when driving in the snow, vehicles must be equipped with correct snow chains, also known as "snow chains", to avoid slipping when driving on icy roads. Most car rental companies will provide rental services for snow chains and demonstrate the correct installation and use.

Every winter (July-September), motor vehicles traveling in Queenstown Lake District, Mifo Fjord Highway and other places should be equipped with snow chains. If you drive to the ski resort, you must bring a snow chain. The police will also conduct regular spot checks. If it is found that there is no snow chain in the car, it will be fined 150 NZD.

Tips:

3. 1. When using snow chains, the tires must be installed correctly. For example, the front wheel must be equipped with a front-wheel drive snow chain;

3.2. The snow chain should be fastened, but it must not be too tight;

3.3. After installation, start the car for a short time, and then check whether there is any problem to ensure stable installation;

3.4. Pay attention to slow down after installing snow chains.