What are the precautions for driving a new car on the road?
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About the precautions for novice drivers on the road are as follows: 1. Pay attention to braking skills: Do not panic when braking. When judging that braking is about to occur, slowly and continuously press the brake pedal to evenly reduce the speed. When the car is about to stop, gradually release the brake pedal until the car stabilizes. Sudden braking causes greater wear on the wheels and brake pads, which is not good for the vehicle. 2. Pay attention to the lights and avoid using high beams indiscriminately: Do not use high beams when following another car, do not use high beams in urban areas, and turn off high beams when encountering oncoming traffic to avoid accidents. 3. Precautions for novices when driving through curves: When driving through a curve, slow down before entering the curve, keep your right foot on the brake pedal to alert the vehicles behind you, and continue to keep your right foot on the brake pedal after entering the curve. Remember to hold the steering wheel steady. After passing halfway through the curve, start accelerating when you see the straight road. Avoid driving too fast in curves, as it can easily lead to accidents if not controlled properly. 4. Driving on the road is not necessarily the slower the better; drive at an appropriate speed: Under permissible conditions, drive close to the speed limit and match the speed of the overall traffic flow to ensure both driving efficiency and safety.
As someone who has owned five or six cars, I believe the break-in period for a new car is particularly crucial. In the first few months after leaving the factory, the piston rings and cylinder walls haven't fully seated yet, so avoid heavy throttle inputs and high-speed driving. During my first week with the car, I kept the RPMs very low, rarely exceeding 3,000. I made it a habit to warm up the engine for dozens of seconds to let the oil circulate before driving, and even on highways, I didn't exceed 100 km/h—looking back, that was quite wise. Additionally, new cars have strong odors, so I kept all the windows and sunroof open daily for ventilation, and tossed pomelo peels and bamboo charcoal bags inside to absorb the smell. Oh, and the dashboard warning lights lit up like a Christmas tree at first, always giving me a scare. Later, I learned that the tire pressure monitoring system needs a few kilometers of driving before it displays properly.
