What should be paid attention to when driving in hot weather?
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Precautions for safe driving in hot weather are as follows: 1. Conduct vehicle safety inspection before departure: High temperatures in summer increase the risk of vehicle spontaneous combustion. Strengthen daily vehicle inspection and maintenance, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, do not place flammable items such as perfumes and lighters in the car, and carry a fire extinguisher. Pay attention to tire wear and tire pressure. Replace tires promptly if aging, bulging, or cracking is found. Tire pressure should not be too high or too low. In case of a tire blowout, keep the vehicle moving straight, slow down gradually, and avoid slamming on the brakes. 2. Avoid wearing sunglasses that are too dark: Dark-colored sunglasses can delay the time it takes for the eyes to send images to the brain, causing a distorted sense of speed and leading to misjudgment by the driver. 3. Never drive in slippers: In an emergency, if slippers do not stay on the feet when pressing the accelerator or brake, it may delay braking and cause a traffic accident. 4. Monitor the water temperature gauge in summer: Due to the hot weather, always pay attention to changes in the water temperature gauge while driving. Generally, it should not exceed 95°C, especially when the vehicle is loaded or driving on mountainous roads. Take extra care to prevent engine overheating and replenish the radiator with water in time.
Driving in the scorching summer heat requires extra caution. Here are the key things I pay special attention to during long-distance trips: Always check tire pressure before departure – overinflation risks blowouts, but underinflation increases friction and overheating; replace any tires with cracked treads immediately. Ensure the engine coolant is topped up, and monitor the temperature gauge in traffic – pull over in shade if the needle crosses the midline. Apply reflective film to the windshield with sunshades, ventilate the car by opening windows before turning on AC (recirculation mode cools three times faster than fresh air mode). Take mandatory breaks every two hours at service areas – drink half a bottle of electrolyte beverage to prevent heatstroke, and splash cold water on your face for instant refreshment. Store lighters and perfumes in the trunk, not the dashboard, as 70°C temperatures can turn them into potential hazards.
As a mother of two, I prepare an emergency kit for taking kids out in hot weather: the car fridge always has ice packs and saline solution to immediately cool down sunburned skin; light-colored UV-blocking window tints are used instead of dark ones for better visibility; the car seat is equipped with a cooling gel pad to prevent prickly heat, and wet towels are hung near air vents to increase humidity. For trips longer than half an hour, we always stop at rest areas for hydration, with Ten-Drops Water and cooling oil always in the bag. Most importantly, never leave children alone in the car, not even for a minute—a closed car heats up faster than a steamer, reaching 60°C in just five minutes.
