Phenomena, such as heavy rainfall and limited visibility, will not
could be characterized as rare, even in this small -and
usually sunny- corner of the planet.
could be characterized as rare, even in this small -and
usually sunny- corner of the planet.
Learn how to prepare and protect yourself from the severe weather of the winter season…….
– Check your car's tires. The intense wear of the sole
it deprives the tire of the ability to remove rainwater,
with the result that adhesion is significantly reduced. To the same effect
incorrect tire pressure can also result.
it deprives the tire of the ability to remove rainwater,
with the result that adhesion is significantly reduced. To the same effect
incorrect tire pressure can also result.
– Make sure there are no short circuits in the car's electrical circuit
exposed parts. As a precaution, you can proceed with waterproofing
them using products (spray) that are on the market.
exposed parts. As a precaution, you can proceed with waterproofing
them using products (spray) that are on the market.
– Choose the safest route, avoiding those roads
which in the past has been observed a high concentration of water.
which in the past has been observed a high concentration of water.
– Check the operation of the wipers. If needed
replace the squeegees and top up deionized water in the container that
powers the windshield.
replace the squeegees and top up deionized water in the container that
powers the windshield.
-Activate the main beam regardless of the lighting conditions prevailing at the given time.
– Adjust the heating or air conditioning system to prevent fogging of the windows.
– Adapt your driving habits to the prevailing conditions
on the road surface, Wet asphalt significantly increases the distance
immobilization, which forces you to increase your distance
separates from the vehicle in front and reduce speed
movement.
on the road surface, Wet asphalt significantly increases the distance
immobilization, which forces you to increase your distance
separates from the vehicle in front and reduce speed
movement.
– Avoid sudden changes of direction. Speed up and
slow down without exhausting the travel of the respective pedals.
slow down without exhausting the travel of the respective pedals.
– Move to the drier “line” Street's. Usually this is formed by the continuous movement of cars.
– The greater distance from the vehicle in front may you
avoid the spray created by the tires in their effort
to remove water from their soles.
avoid the spray created by the tires in their effort
to remove water from their soles.
– In case of hydroplaning - a thin film of water is interposed
tire and asphalt leading to its momentary sliding
car- keep your cool and avoid being rude
reactions. Only in extreme cases resort to using the brake
or take other corrective action.
tire and asphalt leading to its momentary sliding
car- keep your cool and avoid being rude
reactions. Only in extreme cases resort to using the brake
or take other corrective action.
– Avoid standing water or even slow down
while crossing a flooded section of roadway. Subsequently
apply light pressure and duration to the brake pedal,
to remove water from the brake system and ensure
its proper operation.
while crossing a flooded section of roadway. Subsequently
apply light pressure and duration to the brake pedal,
to remove water from the brake system and ensure
its proper operation.
– Take advantage of the function of the electronic driving aids. Not
it's a good time to experiment with partial or full
disabling them.
it's a good time to experiment with partial or full
disabling them.
Source : auto.in.gr
Diligence : Editorial Team Mykonos Ticker
Diligence : Editorial Team Mykonos Ticker