What are the precautions for safe driving in rainy days?

Rainy days have a great influence on safe driving. According to statistics, traffic accidents in rainy days are nearly 25% higher than those in sunny days, and more than 80% of them are caused by drivers' mistakes and carelessness in safe driving in rainy days. Therefore, it is necessary for drivers to master some tips for safe driving in rainy days to ensure traffic safety. Experts will introduce some precautions for driving in rainy days.

First, keep a safe enough distance.

Because the line of sight is poor in rainy days, we should keep a greater distance than usual. If the water sweeping ability of the wiper decreases, it will be more difficult to observe the road conditions when driving in rainy days, especially when driving at high speed, the wiper blade floats up and the water sweeping ability is even worse. In addition, driving in rainy night, the raindrops that are not scraped clean will produce all kinds of reflected light under the light, blurring the front sight. Therefore, it is best to wax the front windshield, so that a layer of wax film can be formed on the surface of the glass, and the wiper will sweep the water thoroughly to protect the glass.

Second, don't restart after the flameout.

In case of rainstorm or heavy rainstorm, some sections will be seriously flooded in a short time. If you have to wade, you should use low gear to pass at a constant speed. If the vehicle stops running, don't try to start it again. Blind starting may lead to engine scrapping. After the vehicle is turned off, you should contact the specialized shop in time. After the maintenance personnel check the vehicle on site and make sure there is no problem, they can start it again.

Third, drive the fog lights in rainy days.

Fog lights on rainy days don't let you see others clearly, but let other drivers notice you. In rainy days, fog lights should be fully used to enhance driving safety, and dangerous warning lights should be turned on when necessary, so that the vehicles behind can always pay attention to the dynamics ahead.

Fourth, drive away from bicycle lanes in rainy days.

Urban traffic is dense, so special attention should be paid to bicycles and pedestrians during the rainstorm. Vehicles driving in the outermost lane should slow down, always pay attention to bicycles and pedestrians standing on the roadside taking taxis, and always keep the right window clean.

Fifth, avoid engine water.

Don't cross ditches and puddles at high speed, which will make water splash, increase the actual wading depth and easily cause the engine to enter water. If the wading depth exceeds the front bumper, it is easy to get water from the air filter and air inlet. You should be more alert when driving. It is best to check these parts at any time. If the air filter is found to be wet or flooded during the inspection, stop the vehicle and take measures to eliminate it. At the same time, we should pay attention to check whether the waterproof groove at the front windshield drains smoothly, so as to avoid water accumulation in rainy days leading to engine water intake and flameout.

Tips: Safety is a commonplace topic, and rainy season is no exception. No matter how many vehicles are assembled safely and how skilled the driving skills are, you should always pay attention to safety when driving in the rain, keep safe speed and distance, and avoid traffic accidents.