What functions should be turned on when driving in rainy weather?
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When driving in rainy weather, the air conditioning should be set to dehumidification mode. The relevant explanations are as follows: Introduction: There are two common dehumidification methods for air conditioning. The first is cooling dehumidification, and the other is an independent dehumidification function. When the air conditioning is in cooling mode or dehumidification mode, the temperature of the indoor unit's condenser (heat exchanger) is very low. When the surface temperature is lower than the current dew point, the moisture in the indoor air will condense on the surface of the condenser and drain outside through the drainage pipe, achieving the effect of removing humidity. Additional note: However, if the humidity is not very high, you can simply turn on the cooling mode, which provides a certain dehumidification effect without sacrificing comfort.
When driving in rainy weather, I primarily focus on safety features: first, adjusting the wiper speed to maintain a clear windshield and avoid obstructed vision. Secondly, turning on the front fog lights or dipped headlights makes it easier for other drivers to spot me in low visibility. Simultaneously, activating the rear window defroster prevents fogging, ensuring the rearview mirror remains clear. Setting the air conditioning to dehumidify helps quickly dry the air inside the car. During driving, reducing speed and increasing the distance from the vehicle ahead is essential because braking effectiveness decreases on slippery roads. Regularly checking the condition of the wipers and the tread depth of the tires is also important. These basic operations are crucial during heavy rain to ensure everyone's safety.
Every time I drive in the rain, I habitually activate several key functions to cope: set the wipers to the fastest speed to quickly clear raindrops from the windshield. Then turn on the headlights, preferably in automatic mode, to enhance my visibility in dim conditions. Activate the defroster to prevent fogging on the glass, and set the air conditioning to external circulation to reduce humidity inside the car. I always turn off cruise control, finding manual driving more stable. Experience has taught me to keep my speed at the minimum limit and avoid sudden braking. Extra caution is taken for standing water under bridges, slowing down in advance to pass through safely. These small habits, accumulated over the years, have made driving in the rain much more reassuring for me.
