Why Aren't Cars Struck by Lightning?

[McAlex]

Car tires are made of rubber, which is an insulating material and thus not susceptible to lightning strikes. Below is a detailed explanation of how a car body reacts to lightning: 1. Reason for not getting electrocuted: When a car is struck by lightning, although the current passes through the car body and tires to the ground, the Faraday cage principle of the car shell ensures the safety of the occupants inside. When high voltage is generated, according to the conditions of electrostatic equilibrium in grounded conductors, the cage becomes an equipotential body with zero internal potential difference and zero electric field. As a result, no current passes through the interior of the cage, and even if a person is inside, they won't get electrocuted. 2. Precautions: Regardless of the road width or surface conditions, always drive slowly in the rain, constantly monitor the distance between your car and others, and be mentally prepared to take various emergency measures. Visibility is low in rainy conditions, and the braking distance and other emergency performance of vehicles are reduced, so it's essential to slow down in advance, leaving enough time and space to handle any situation safely.