What is a Scraping Accident?
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"Scraping" refers to the situation where a vehicle drives on rough and uneven roads, causing the chassis to come into contact with the ground or protruding objects, which is termed as "scraping." Accidents resulting from this are called scraping accidents. Here are specific measures to avoid such accidents: 1. Be aware of your vehicle's ground clearance: The minimum ground clearance is the smallest distance between the lowest part of the car and the road surface. Owners must be familiar with their vehicle's ground clearance and keep the minimum clearance in mind. Generally, large vehicles have a clearance of 250 millimeters, while small vehicles have 130 millimeters. 2. Drive slowly in hazardous sections: In potentially hazardous areas where scraping might occur, drive slowly. If you hear any noise from the chassis, retreat the same way or find an alternative route instead of forcing your way through. 3. Reduce weight on muddy roads: If encountering muddy sections, passengers can get off the vehicle first to reduce the weight inside, thereby increasing the chassis height. Once past the bad road, passengers can get back on.
Once while driving on a mountain trip, I didn't notice a large pothole and the chassis hit a rock with a loud bang, resulting in a cracked oil pan that leaked all over the ground, leaving the car immobile. That undercarriage collision cost me nearly 3,000 yuan in repairs and disrupted my journey. Later, I learned that 'dragging the bottom' refers to the collision between the car's underside and road obstacles, causing component damage. Now, I slow down when driving on bumpy roads and have installed underbody protection plates to shield the oil pan, which helps reduce risks. Friends also share similar experiences, especially on unfamiliar roads or downhill sections. Preventing minor issues avoids major expenses and troubles—this is a lesson learned firsthand.
