Drivers need to avoid these 7 actions when getting in a car if they want to be safe.
Seemingly harmless habits when getting in a car can actually lead to safety risks for the driver and their loved ones.
Here are some things you should not do when getting into a car.
Using the phone while driving
Perhaps there is no need to say much about this extremely harmful habit. Holding the phone to text, read text messages or answer calls... all reduce the driver's concentration.
Give up this habit immediately if you want to stay safe in the car.
Wearing headphones while driving
You are waiting for an important phone call and of course do not want to hold the steering wheel with one hand and the phone with the other, or simply you want to enjoy your own music without disturbing the people in the car. The solution you think is reasonable is to wear headphones!
This is not a good idea because when wearing headphones, you tend to focus on the sound coming from this small device without paying attention to other warning sounds (such as the horn of another car, calls from outside...).
Wearing high heels while driving a car
For wives or women, when "dressing up" to go to work, meet or attend an event, high heels are often an indispensable accessory.
However, if women just sit in the driver's seat, this is really a disaster! Because, the soles of high heels are very sharp and they can get stuck on the floor of the car, even making it more difficult for their feet to control the car... All of this can cause them to cause unexpected accidents.
Therefore, if you decide to sit in the back seat, both men and women should wear flat shoes that fit their feet and are comfortable to drive with confidence.
Do not leave gear when stopping at red lights
Shifting to N will be most beneficial for the vehicle when stopping at red lights or in traffic jams. Because, although the ball bearing directly connected to the clutch has a fairly long life, it will not be completely durable when the driver uses the vehicle incorrectly. Shifting to N will separate the clutch from the gearbox, helping the ball bearing not contact the springs on the clutch, which increases the life of the vehicle's transmission system.
Carrying pets in the car
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It would be a very bad idea to bring your pet in the car. What will ensure that your pet does not "jump around" while you are driving.
Not only that, petting or cuddling them can also reduce your concentration, or simply their long tail accidentally blocking your vision for a few seconds... can also have serious consequences.
Use your elbows or knees to drive
Never use these two parts to drive! Under no circumstances should you use your elbows or knees to control the steering wheel, even temporarily.
We will never know what emergency situations will occur when participating in traffic, so emergency situations need to be handled quickly and firmly with hands and feet.
If you subjectively use your knees and elbows, you will not be able to handle the situation safely in time.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
The clutch pedal's job is to disengage the clutch, separating the gearbox from the engine so the vehicle can shift gears. When you rest your foot on the clutch pedal, you will apply more or less force, especially on vehicles with very light clutch pedals. This will cause the clutch to not fully engage with the engine and cause the clutch to slip. As a result, the gearbox will not transmit 100% of the engine's power, causing fuel consumption and the clutch will also quickly corrode./.