What to Check Before Taking Your Vehicle on the Highway?

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Before driving on the highway, the following checks are necessary for your car: 1. Check the vehicle condition: Inspect aspects such as the fuel gauge, tire pressure, lights, and brakes, as well as emergency supplies like the warning triangle, jack, and spare tire. 2. Check the fuel level: Highway driving consumes more fuel than expected. For example, a car with a fuel consumption of 10 liters per 100 kilometers will use about 10 liters to travel 100 kilometers at 50 km/h, but approximately 16 liters at 100 km/h on the highway. Highway driving significantly increases fuel consumption, so ensure you have sufficient fuel. 3. Check tire pressure: While driving, tires undergo compression and expansion, known as tire deformation. This phenomenon is more pronounced at lower tire pressures and higher speeds, leading to abnormally high internal temperatures. This can cause separation of the rubber layers or fragmentation of the tread rubber, leading to tire blowouts and accidents. Therefore, before highway driving, tire pressure should be slightly higher than usual.