The unpredictable dangers of sitting in a car that has been exposed to the sun for a long time
In hot weather, cars without covers left outdoors cause the temperature inside to rise, not only causing health hazards but also the car's engine.
During hot days, the best means of sun protection when traveling is the car. However, having to leave the car outside without a cover, when getting into the car, is a real pain for car drivers.
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If you leave your car outside in hot weather, you should have a cover. |
According to Ms. Do Thi My Chau (Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hanoi), "Because my office does not have a parking garage, my car is often exposed to the sun. When I get into the car after many hours of being left out in the sun, it is a real torture. With the outside temperature being 40 degrees Celsius, but when I turn off the engine and close the doors, a few hours later the temperature inside the car can reach 60 degrees Celsius. In addition, I feel that every time I get into the car after it has been exposed to the sun, I feel stuffy and the smell of rubber and plastic is very unpleasant."
According to health experts, sitting in a car after many hours of sun exposure can easily cause heat shock. In addition, car seats are often made of leather, felt, etc., which are heat-absorbing materials, so sitting in a car exposed to the sun for many hours not only causes heat and discomfort, but for men, it can cause varicocele (a disease that causes low sperm count and reduced sperm quality...)
Dr. Luong Quoc Chinh, Department of Emergency Resuscitation of Bach Mai Hospital said: "Heat stroke is closely related to the heat index, which is a measure of how hot you feel when the effects of relative humidity and air temperature are combined. Heat stroke is also the most serious form of heat injury. This can cause damage to the brain and other internal organs in the body."
Mr. Pham Hao - Auto repair technician analyzed that leaving the car outside in the hot sun will greatly affect tire pressure, causing the car's tires to age quickly. Details and interiors made of plastic and rubber materials will change faster, so their lifespan will be reduced. In particular, leather-covered details on cars have a relatively high thermal conductivity when exposed to sunlight, so they can easily fade. Overheating is the main cause of premature battery death.
Therefore, you should have a sunshade for your car if you leave it outdoors for a long time or find a shady place to park your car to avoid the increase in heat in the car, which affects the health of the user as well as ensuring the durability of the car. In particular, do not leave flammable objects in gas lighters, mobile phones, etc. when exposed to high temperatures, it will easily cause the car to explode.
