Tips to quickly fix foggy car windows and mirrors when driving in the rain

Windshield is blurred

When encountering the phenomenon of foggy windshield due to condensation inside, it will be a difficult situation for new drivers who do not have much experience in handling. This phenomenon is due to the temperature inside the cabin being higher than the outside temperature, causing condensation on the glass surface.

To overcome the above situation, we should turn on the air conditioner lower than the outside temperature and use the wind blowing mode on the windshield for about 1 to 2 minutes to achieve the best effect. In addition, you should also switch from taking in air inside to taking in air outside, open the window about 5 - 10cm to quickly balance the temperature with the outside environment.

Rearview mirror is blurred

When it rains, it is inevitable that the rearview mirrors on both sides of the car are prone to condensation, obstructing visibility. If the car is equipped with a mirror heating function, just turn on the mirror heating mode. However, if not, you should equip it with a rain cover or use an anti-fog sticker to minimize fogging.

Keep a safe speed

According to driving experience in the rain, you should maintain a safe speed, do not speed or brake suddenly. In heavy rain, visibility is very limited, the road is slippery, so if you encounter an unexpected situation, you will not be able to handle it in time.

On the other hand, driving in a stormy weather, the road is often flooded, if driving at high speed, it is easy to experience "skateboarding" or "seaplane" phenomenon. That means the wheels lose grip, slip or even float, leading to loss of control, causing the car to lose control. Therefore, the safe way to drive in the rain is to absolutely not drive at high speed.

Avoid driving close to or parallel to large vehicles.

This is a very important skill when driving in heavy rain. Normally, driving near or parallel to large trucks, container trucks, etc. is dangerous. Therefore, when it rains heavily, visibility in front and behind is very poor. On the road surface, there is often flooding and stagnant water. If you drive close to a large vehicle, water can splash onto the windshield, obstructing visibility, which is extremely dangerous. When encountering this situation, reduce the throttle and keep the steering wheel straight to drive in the correct lane, avoiding collisions with vehicles in other lanes.