How to avoid traffic accidents in rainstorm weather

In case of heavy rain, drivers who drive on the road should pay attention to safety, because there are three main dangers in driving in rainy days. First, rain and mud make the wheels slip, second, the exhaust pipe is turned off by water, and third, the rain makes the brake system fail. These three situations can easily lead to traffic accidents.

What measures should be taken to avoid traffic accidents when driving in heavy rain?

1. Brake in advance when it rains.

The maximum braking distance of muddy pavement can reach 3 times that of normal pavement! The brakes don't work on rainy days. Slow down and brake early.

2. Don't lower the tire pressure.

Some people reduce the tire pressure every rainy season, hoping to increase the contact area between the tire and the ground to prevent slipping. Doing so is just the opposite! Increasing the contact area will reduce the pressure on the ground per unit area of the tire, weaken the power to remove the water film between the tire and the ground, and make the tire more prone to skid. Therefore, reducing tire pressure can't prevent skid, but increasing tire pressure can prevent skid.

3. It is easier to slip when the ground is not wet.

Tire tread can effectively drain water film, but it can not effectively drain cement film. When it just rained, the dust on the road surface had not been washed away by the rain. After absorbing rainwater, the dust turns into a gelatinous mud film, which makes the tire slip more easily. So be careful when it just rains and the road is not wet.

4. Stop if you can't see clearly

Driving in heavy rain is the biggest hidden danger! Even if the wiper swings at high speed in a rainstorm, it can't pull the rain off the glass, so you can't see the front clearly. At this time, you'd better stop at the roadside and wait, and turn on the double flashing lights at the same time.

5. Don't get off when it thunders.

Even if the car is struck by lightning, the current will be conducted to the ground through the surface of the car body, so the car is safe. However, all the windows must be closed and the antenna of the radio must be put away.

6. Crossing the stagnant water section

When passing through the stagnant water section, observe the driving conditions of other vehicles to ensure that obstacles such as pits and traps are avoided. When the accumulated water submerges the exhaust pipe, it is also necessary to prevent the exhaust pipe from entering water. To this end, it is necessary to put on a low gear before entering the water, and keep the large throttle running smoothly and in a straight line at a constant speed. In order to prevent water from entering the exhaust pipe, oil cannot be collected after entering the water; In order to prevent the driving wheel from losing traction, it is not allowed to shift gears halfway; In order to reduce the resistance in driving, we should keep driving in a straight line at a constant speed. If the fire is put out because the oil receiving exhaust pipe is flooded, or even the cylinder is flooded, you must never strike a fire again, and you can only rely on rescue. After the car passes through the stagnant water section or runs in the rainstorm, the water in the brake friction plate will make the brake ineffective. When driving at low speed, you can use the method of stepping on the accelerator and foot braking at the same time to make the brake pads heat and drain water.

7. Automatic car wading skills

When the water depth of an automatic car exceeds the exhaust pipe, the main points of wading are the same as those of a manual car. The specific operation is: put the second gear, step on the accelerator with your right foot, and fix a lot of oil until it is out of the water. Once you need to slow down, step on the foot brake with your left foot to slow down. In this way, the tail gas will not enter the water, and it can pass through the stagnant water section smoothly.

8. Go through the muddy area

To prevent slipping and sinking in muddy areas, you must follow the rut of the preceding vehicle. Before entering the muddy area, shift to low gear, don't shift gears in the middle, and drive out in a straight line at a constant speed. The shifting car will suddenly stop without power and it will be difficult to start again.

If you get stuck in the mud, don't step on the accelerator rashly, otherwise driving the wheels will only make the car sink deeper and deeper. If there is nothing else to cushion the wheel, you can put the air from the slipping tire on the edge that is about to deflate, which will make the tire soft and deform and increase the traction. After the engine is started, put in 2nd gear, half clutch, refuel and start slowly, and most of them can pass smoothly.

If only one tire slips, lightly step on the handbrake and step on the accelerator. Because of the hand brake, the idling wheel will stop rotating, while the other wheel will increase the driving force, so it can easily drive out of the muddy ground.

The above is how to avoid traffic accidents in rainstorm weather compiled by Bian Xiao of Pacific Auto Network. If you have more questions, you can consult Pacific Auto Network or directly entrust Pacific Auto Network to help you get rid of the car dilemma.

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