Can You Drive During a Typhoon?
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Of course you can drive during a typhoon. Here are some important precautions to keep in mind: 1. Strictly adhere to traffic regulations: According to traffic authorities, over 80% of traffic accidents are caused by violations of rules. Traffic regulations are lessons and experiences gained from 'predecessors'. Following traffic rules is the most crucial point for novice drivers, as it minimizes the probability of accidents. 2. Maintain proper control of the steering wheel while driving: The five fundamental principles of driving are starting, stopping, turning, shifting gears, and braking.
During typhoon weather, I definitely don't dare to drive out easily. In the strong winds and heavy rain, the windshield is like frosted glass, and even with the wipers at their fastest speed, they can't keep up with the rain, not to mention the broken branches flying all over the road. Last week, a friend's car stalled in the water, with half of the vehicle submerged while waiting for rescue, and the repair bill was painful to look at. If you absolutely must go out, make sure the tire treads are deep enough, the window seals aren't aged, and keep a window-breaking hammer in the trunk—these details may seem unimportant usually, but they can be life-saving in critical moments.
Anyone who has driven knows how terrible visibility is during a typhoon. I experienced it firsthand two years ago—the rain made highway signs look like they were pixelated, forcing me to crawl along at a snail's pace following the taillights of the car ahead. The sudden crosswind on the overpass pushing the car toward the guardrail was scarier than a sudden tire blowout. Now, whenever there's a typhoon warning, I'd rather stock up on supplies in advance and binge-watch shows at home, waiting until the storm passes. If I absolutely must drive, I always turn on the fog lights and hazard lights, lock all sunroofs and windows, and stay extra cautious near bus stops to avoid surprise attacks from blown-over billboards.
