Experience driving long distance during holidays
(Baonghean.vn) - Before each long holiday, families and groups of friends often plan to return to their hometowns or go on long trips by car. Below are the experiences and skills that drivers need to master to ensure safety on long journeys.
1. Prepare carefully before departure
-Check tires:Tires should not be over-inflated or under-inflated. In addition, you should check the condition of the tire surface to avoid unfortunate incidents on the road such as tire explosions or flat tires.
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- Check the lighting system:Turn on all lights, headlights, turn signals, and brake pedals. While doing this, have someone stand in front and behind the vehicle to check the status of the indicator light system.
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- Check windows and mirrors:Clean side windows provide good visibility. Rearview mirrors should also be aligned with the driver's line of sight to ensure the best visibility.
- Check exhaust system:Make sure your vents, heating and air conditioning systems are working properly. Check your air conditioning filters as dirty filters can affect fuel efficiency and engine performance.
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- Check liquids:Check the fluids in the car periodically including: engine oil, brake fluid, hydraulic and engine coolant, windshield washer fluid, etc.
- Battery check:The driver can check for obvious signs of corrosion on the battery terminal (+/-). If there are cracks, leaks or abnormalities, they should be replaced before the trip.
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- Check the safety features on the vehicle:If the seat belt is worn, twisted or not working properly, it should be inspected carefully and replaced if necessary. When checking the brakes, it should be removed.In a deserted area, accelerate to about 80km/h and then apply the brakes. If the car takes more than 30 meters to stop or makes strange noises, have it checked carefully; these may be signs that the car needs replacement or repair.
2. Master the principles of driving on the road
- Do not tailgate the vehicle in front:This is something you should keep in mind when driving on any road, because this will limit your vision and make it difficult to react when the vehicle in front brakes suddenly. You should keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front and always control your speed. In case of encountering an obstacle, you should brake and slowly reduce speed to ensure safety.all
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-Do not overtake vehicles in the same direction when there is a right turn ahead:Because at this time, the driver's vision is limited, the body of the car in front will obstruct the observation of the oncoming direction.
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- Do not overtake and then suddenly slow down:Do not accelerate to pass the car in front and then suddenly release the accelerator to slow down. This will surprise the car you are passing and can easily cause an accident. Instead, maintain your speed after passing the car in front to create a safe distance.
- Do not drive parallel to trucks or container trucks:On one-way roads with two or more lanes, you should not drive parallel to trucks or container trucks. Driving parallel to trucks not only limits your visibility and ability to see the surroundings, but also makes it easy to collide. Therefore, when observing an empty road, you should pass the truck to ensure safety.
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- Use high beams and low beams properly:When driving at night and without street lights, you should use the appropriate high beam - low beam mode to ensure safety. You should only use high beam (headlights) on roads with few vehicles, when you see lights from the opposite direction, immediately switch to low beam mode (low beam).
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- Stop for a break every 2 hours of driving:This is a good time for both driver and passengers to relax a bit after a long trip. Walking and stretching helps everyone stay alert and avoids the effects of blood congestion in the buttocks and thighs due to sitting for too long.
