Summer has finally passed, and autumn fully comes into its own. What are the dangers of the autumn period for drivers, how to prepare for it and what should be remembered - read on.
1. Children
In the fall, children go out to school after summer holidays and flood the streets of cities. Drivers need to keep this in mind and be careful when driving past schools and pedestrian crossings.
2. Battery
In the autumn period, the battery begins to experience increased loads due to a drop in temperatures, as well as more frequent use of headlights and various heaters. Therefore, before the onset of a real cold and rainy autumn, it is necessary to inspect the condition of the battery, recharge it and, if necessary, change it.
3. Fallen leaves and ice
Autumn at its worst is a dark and humid season. Leaves fall on the roadway, the first frost and icing appear. The leaves and the ice crust, albeit imperceptible, are terribly slippery coatings. This must be taken into account. In general, autumn has come - slow down.
4. Rains
But the leaves and ice will be sweat, at first it will rain. The pits will be filled to the brim with water and will no longer be identified. In addition, the danger of aquaplaning will increase.
Note: Aquaplaning is a partial or complete loss of wheel traction with the road, due to the entry of a water wedge between the tread and the asphalt. Due to the effect of aquaplaning, the car loses control and may skid.
This is all not to mention the fact that quickly driving through puddles in a car, there is a high probability of slap on pedestrians, and this is very bad.
Therefore, it is most reasonable to reduce the speed. Pass unidentified sections of roads covered with water stealthily so as not to run into a hole. You need to drive through puddles or very wet sections of the road with the most stable car, without taking sharp brakes or turning the steering wheel.
5. Tire pressure
When the temperature drops, the tire pressure drops. The pattern is as follows: 0.1 bar for every 10 degrees. This means that if the wheels were inflated in the heat, and now there is something near zero overboard, the pressure in the wheels will not correspond to the norm. Too low tire pressure results in increased fuel consumption and poor handling. Even this fall was not enough, so checking the pressure at the first cold weather is simply necessary.
6. Deterioration of visibility
In the fall, a huge number of factors can impair visibility. Drops on glass, fog, long twilight (the worst period of the day to drive). This must be borne in mind when choosing a speed mode.
7. Climate system
Falling leaves clog the air vents of the machine's climate system. They periodically need to be removed from there.
Autumn is a difficult time for a motorist, so he must be confident in his actions. about the fears that take away this confidence - read: Driving fears on the road, experienced by both beginners and pros