What should I pay attention to in thunderstorm driving safety?

First of all, avoid using mobile phones when driving in thunderstorm weather.

Vehicles are generally not specially equipped with lightning rods, but the car shell is metal. Because of the shielding effect, even if lightning hits the car, it will not hurt people. Therefore, the carriage is an ideal place to avoid lightning. Due to the interference of lightning, the wireless frequency hopping of mobile phones is enhanced, which is easy to induce lightning strikes, machine burning and other accidents. In short, when it thunders, whether inside or outside the car, try to avoid answering the phone.

Second, try not to turn on electronic equipment.

It is best not to turn on the radio in thunderstorm weather, because the antenna of the radio has the function of lightning rod, which will absorb lightning, so it must be put away. Personal protection in the car, avoid touching metal parts in the car when lightning strikes, and try not to use electronic equipment in the car, such as GPS, car phone, CD, etc. It is also best to stop the car and wait for lightning to stop at the side of the road to avoid problems with the electronic system of the car.

Third, don't park under trees and high-voltage lines.

When driving in the suburbs, the surrounding roads are empty and vehicles are more vulnerable to lightning strikes. At this time, you can't park your car near big trees and under high-voltage wires. If sudden lightning happens to hit these objects, it may cause them to fall, and strong winds accompanied by thunderstorms are more likely to cause this danger. You should park your car as far away from these places as possible. People in the car should close the window to avoid sticking their bodies out of the car, which will increase the possibility that the human body is directly hit by lightning. When the rain is too heavy, it is best to stop and wait for the rain to weaken or stop.

Fourth, keep a safe distance.

Keep the distance between cars during a thunderstorm. On expressway, when the driving speed is 100 km/h, the front-rear distance of the vehicle is greater than 100 m, and the left-right distance is greater than1.5 m; When the vehicle speed is 70km/h, the front-rear distance of the vehicle is greater than 70m, and the left-right distance is greater than1.2 m. If the thunderstorm and strong wind affect the line of sight, the driving speed should be reduced as much as possible with reference to the vehicles in front, and the safe distance should be lengthened. Especially in expressway, heavy rain can easily cause water accumulation on the road surface, and the fog will roll up after the front car drives, resulting in blurred vision of the rear car. More attention should be paid to the safe driving distance.

5. Slow down when encountering a puddle.

Especially when driving, we should remind everyone to avoid cyclists and motorcycles when driving in thunderstorm weather. Whether it is manual or automatic, the speed should be kept within 40 km/h. If you encounter a puddle, shift to the low speed 1 gear or the second gear to drive smoothly, so as to avoid slamming on the accelerator or stepping on it, and prevent water from splashing on the engine. When driving in water, keep the throttle steady and cross the water smoothly, and try to avoid shifting gears or turning sharply in the middle. When driving, try to look at the fixed target in the distance, hold the steering wheel with both hands and drive straight ahead. Never look at the water or spray splashed by vehicles on both sides, so as to avoid the illusion of shaking the line of sight, which will make the vehicles deviate from the normal route and cause accidents. In addition, if you turn off the engine when wading, never restart the engine. If the engine is restarted at this time,