Things to note when driving long distances home for Tet
With the heat of train and bus tickets during the Lunar New Year, many people have chosen to drive their whole family home for Tet. Having experience in long-distance driving will help you feel more secure when getting in the car.
During the days before Tet, many people choose to drive their own cars to take their families home. |
Driving long distances is a challenge for drivers, driving a car home during Tet with heavy traffic is not a simple task. Therefore, when deciding to go home by self-driving car, you should master some experiences to ensure safety:
1. Take some time to check the car
On long journeys, the car is not only a “companion” but also a means of determining the comfort and safety for you and your family during the trip. Therefore, before setting off, you should take a few minutes to check the car. Check the condition of the tires, making sure the tire pressure is according to the manufacturer’s recommended parameters, which are posted inside the driver’s door.
In addition, check whether the car's brake system is working properly. Some parts such as windshield wipers, headlights, etc. should also be checked carefully because these are factors that contribute to ensuring safety in different driving conditions. The best way is to bring your car to a service station or dealer for inspection and maintenance before the day you leave for your hometown by car.
2. Prepare some spare equipment
You should prepare some equipment such as spare headlights, battery jumper cables or spare tire check, disassembly and installation equipment, tire pumps... in case the car has problems on the road. Because on a long journey, not every road has a repair service station available in case your car has a flat tire, a weak battery, or a burnt out headlight bulb.
Prepare spare equipment to handle when the vehicle has an accident. |
3. Experience when driving long distance
Driving home for Tet means you will have to drive hundreds of kilometers, and experience many roads with different traffic conditions. Therefore, you should note:
Do not tailgate the vehicle in front:This is something you should keep in mind when driving on any road, especially on the highway in foggy or rainy conditions. Because this will limit your vision and you will not be able to react in time when the car in front brakes suddenly. You should keep a safe distance from the car in front and always control your speed. In case of encountering an obstacle, you should brake and slowly reduce speed to ensure safety.
Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. |
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.
Never 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 containers: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 around you, but also makes it very easy to collide. Therefore, when observing an empty road, you should pass the truck to ensure safety.
Look carefully before overtaking vehicles in the same direction and obey the speed limit. |
Observe the correct speed:Always observe the signs to drive at the prescribed speed. Because not following the prescribed speed can get you fined and also endanger yourself and other vehicles participating in traffic.
Do not use the phone while driving:The habit of texting and talking on the phone while driving is extremely dangerous. If you are driving on a crowded road, at high speed or at many intersections, it is best to forget about your phone. Currently, most car models are equipped with Bluetooth connectivity to the phone, you can answer calls through a button on the steering wheel or on the DVD player, the sound will be transmitted through the speaker and you do not have to take your eyes and hands off the road.
Do not drive continuously for long periods of time. |
Use high beams and low beams properly:When driving at night and without street lights, you should use the appropriate high-beam and low-beam modes to ensure safety. You should only use high-beam (headlights) on roads with few vehicles and when you see lights from the opposite direction, immediately switch to low-beam mode (low beam).
Finally, when driving long distances, you should allocate reasonable time to rest. You should not drive continuously for a long time. If you are tired or have signs of drowsiness, you must pull over to a safe place to rest for about 20-30 minutes. Take regular breaks in between to relax your mind. Adhering to the above rules will make your trip much safer.
According to TNO
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