4 dangers of driving in hot weather

1. Poisoning

When parked directly in the sun, rubber and plastic parts can melt and cause odors; oils and solvents inside the equipment can also evaporate. You may notice a thin layer on the glass when entering the car - this is the residue that comes from the equipment.

These substances are not immediately toxic, but are harmful with long-term exposure.

The most obvious sign of an overheated car is that oil-using mechanisms such as air conditioning controls, brake pedals, and seat controls often do not operate smoothly - because under high temperatures, the oil evaporates and dries, making these devices difficult to use and stuck.

2. Heat shock

To avoid the heat, many people sitting in the car often have the habit of turning on the air conditioner at the lowest setting, even blowing the air conditioner directly on their bodies. And when getting out of the car, heat shock is inevitable.

According to doctors, heat stroke in a car is more dangerous than heat stroke when stepping out of an air-conditioned room into hot weather. This is explained by the limited space inside the car containing a lot of CO2.

Symptoms of heat stroke include headache, dizziness, rapid heartbeat... People with high blood pressure, a history of heart disease, and poor health should be aware of the risk of heat stroke when driving in hot weather, which can cause cerebral vasospasm and lead to death.

3. Tire explosion

Tires are one of the most important parts of a car, they directly affect the safety of driving and the tires will be affected by many external factors. In hot weather, the asphalt surface will have a very high temperature and that is also a factor that reduces the "lifespan" of the tire.

Many people do not know and pay attention to the fact that when using tires with pressure below 25% of the manufacturer's standard, the risk of accidents when participating in traffic will increase 3 times, especially in hot weather.

4. Fire and explosion hazard

When parked directly under the sun, the temperature inside the car increases, increasing the risk of explosion of objects inside the car. The phenomenon of explosion of sealed liquid containers in the summer is quite common.

Notably, the fire extinguisher in the car, because the heat from the cabin can increase the pressure of the substances contained in the fire extinguisher, causing the fire extinguisher to explode. In addition, carbonated soft drink cans, gas lighters - items that users often have the habit of leaving in the car are also the leading cause of fire and explosion.