What are the main impacts of muddy roads on safe driving?

[Lynn]

Muddy roads primarily affect safe driving by making vehicle tires highly prone to slippage and skidding. Muddy surfaces are very soft and sticky, with soil adhering to the tires, which reduces friction between the tires and the ground, as well as traction. This makes vehicles more susceptible to slippage and skidding. Additionally, due to the deteriorated road conditions, driving resistance increases, which can easily damage mechanical components and even lead to accidents. Precautions: 1. Avoid shifting gears when driving on muddy roads. When a vehicle gets stuck in mud, most drivers attempt to increase speed by stepping on the accelerator, but this actually makes it harder to pass through the muddy surface. This is because the engine's torque curve shows an initial rise with increasing RPM, but after a certain point, torque decreases as speed increases. 2. If necessary, slightly reduce tire pressure to navigate muddy roads. If both wheels are slipping and the entire vehicle is stuck in mud, use a jack to lift the vehicle and place wooden boards or stones under the wheels before attempting to start the vehicle. Without a jack, the best self-rescue method is to deflate the slipping tires.