What should you pay attention to when driving in the rain?

In order to cope with the rainy weather, we must be fully prepared when it does not rain.So, what equipment do you need to check first?

The first thing to do is to check the wipers. A wiper that works normally can ensure that the sight of driving in rainy days is not obstructed.

The second must be to check the headlights. Most thunderstorms are accompanied by cloudy days. In order to have a clear vision, you must check the headlights.

Third, we have to check the tires of the vehicle - are the brake pads badly worn? Is there an air leak? Water on the road in rainy days will increase the braking distance of the vehicle, and tire and brake failures can easily cause the vehicle to slip or even roll over.

Last but not least, check the sunroof. Some vehicles are old and old. If they can't keep the water properly, the rainstorm weather is tantamount to rowing a boat.

Driving in the rain

Driving in rainy days, you can't be careless after you hit the road. It is not only necessary to analyze the rain and road conditions, but also to respond to these changes in a timely manner. Choose lights and speed based on rain

Little rain

On rainy days, due to the dim light, turn on the wide and low beam headlights, so that the outline of your vehicle will be clearer. At the same time, we must also pay attention to maintaining an appropriate following distance.

Moderate rain

When you obviously feel that the rain is increasing and the wipers are already in a continuous and fast working state, it is necessary to turn on the front and rear fog lights, which can effectively play the role of lighting roads and safety warnings. At this time, we should also try to drive at a low speed and cautiously, because the slippery ground will reduce the friction, resulting in an increase in the braking distance, and the accident rate of rear-end collisions will also greatly increase.

When it rains heavily

If the wipers have been unable to keep up with the rain, even when you can no longer see the road. We need to turn on the hazard warning lights in time, which is commonly known as "double flash". Then get out of the driveway as soon as possible, choose a safe place to stop the car, and then drive away until the rain is a little lighter.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone: even if the rain is heavy, do not turn on the high beams.

Choose a driving route

In addition to the use of lights and the choice of speed, the driving route in rainy days also needs to be planned in advance.

1. We should try to avoid rolling over puddles of unknown depth and size.

2. When planning the route, we should try to avoid those bridges that are prone to water accumulation. If you really can't avoid it, you should also pay attention to the water depth scale of the bridge hole. Once the water depth exceeds the allowable wading depth of the vehicle, don't rush forward.

3. On rainy days, we should try to drive in the middle lane of the road. Because the terrain at the central bulge of the road is generally higher, the accumulation of water will naturally be less, which can try to avoid the occurrence of vehicles entering the water and lying in the nest.

Rainy day parking

Rainy days are often accompanied by strong convective weather such as strong winds, and our parking location is also very important at this time.

1. Don't park under a big tree to avoid the hanging branches from hurting your car.

2. Do not park under high-rise buildings to avoid falling objects and cause unnecessary losses.

3. Do not park near billboards and high-voltage power lines, which are also very dangerous in rainy days.

Of course, even if the location is open and suitable, we must also consider terrain factors: try to avoid low-lying or easy-to-water road sections to prevent your car from being flooded for no reason.

Check after rain

After a rainy day, it is very important to check the drains of the vehicle. They are:

1. Lower door panel drain

2. Fuel tank drain

3. Engine room drain

4. Engine air intake

Do not let the sundries that fall from the wind and rain block the drain opening, which will affect the drainage of the accumulated water inside the vehicle.

Finally, choose a bright sunny day, open the car door, and let the damp car bask in the sun.