Quickly handle 13 unexpected problems when driving a car

Unexpected incidents such as tire blowouts, brake failure, broken windshields... are all inevitable when driving a car. However, we need to stay calm to handle them quickly and safely.

Car tire explosion

A car tire blowout causes the car to lose balance and lead to unfortunate collisions and accidents. A tire blowout will create a loud bang that makes the driver lose his composure and can easily cause an unexpected accident.

Therefore, to minimize risks, drivers need to follow the following steps:

- To prevent the car from turning, press the accelerator pedal all the way into the cable.

- Slowly release the accelerator to maintain speed, paying special attention to keeping the vehicle in the correct lane.

- Pull over to the side of the road to wait for a tow truck.

Tire peeling

Tire peeling can be simply understood as the tire surface containing the spikes being separated from the tire core containing the steel frame inside. According to experienced car experts, tire peeling is even more dangerous than a tire explosion because this process can even take place in just a few seconds or even a few days. The peeling tire surface is accompanied by a loud noise, followed by the appearance of the sound of the metal layer hitting the road.

The way to handle a tire peeling problem is similar to a tire blowout:

- Press the accelerator for a few seconds and slowly release the accelerator

- Stay in the correct lane and slowly pull over to the side of the road.

Broken car window

In case of small cracks in the glass, the driver can fix it by applying a layer of clear glue. However, when broken, the driver should drive slowly and lower the remaining glass to create balance in the car. Remember to turn on the emergency lights.

Steering wheel is difficult to control

While the car is moving, if you find the steering wheel difficult to control, quickly turn on the signal and pull the car to the side of the road. Then, check the power steering pump belt for cracks or damage.

Headlights out

If your car's headlights suddenly go out, check to see if the bulb has burned out. If not, switch to the fuse.

brake failure

Experienced drivers say that brake failure is the most dangerous emergency and the most likely to cause panic for the driver. The feeling of pressing the brake pedal deeply without any effect may be due to the pipe losing oil. Or the brake pedal being stiff may be due to a clogged oil pipe. Or it could also be due to the car's brakes locking up...

Calmness is the most important factor in handling a brake failure emergency:

- Continuously press the brake pedal to find a chance that the system can be restored.

- Use the handbrake smoothly

- Slow down by shifting gears to hold the car.

The absolute must is not to turn off the engine. This will cause the power steering to stop working and make steering even more difficult.

The worst case scenario is to choose a soft object like a bush or a mud puddle, or choose the smallest contact angle, avoiding direct collision with a hard object.

Stuck accelerator pedal

A stuck accelerator pedal is another common problem when driving. Before stopping, make sure you are not hit by a car behind you. New drivers often mistake the brake pedal for the accelerator pedal. If you accidentally press the wrong pedal, you should immediately take your foot off the pedal to calmly assess the situation.

If the throttle is stuck, the driver must immediately shift the gear lever to Neutral or depress the clutch to disengage. In case it is not possible to shift to Neutral, the engine must be turned off. For cars with push-button start, the only way is to shift to Neutral.

Skid

Either front or rear skid can put the driver, passengers, and other vehicles in danger. For front skid, the driver should take his foot off the pedal and not brake or steer. The only thing to do is wait for the front wheels to regain traction.

Meanwhile, for the rear wheels, the driver needs to predict when the rear wheels will slip, quickly return a sufficient angle and estimate when the grip will reappear.

Sudden acceleration

Sudden acceleration has similar symptoms to stuck throttle. However, the cause does not come from engine technical errors but from the driver's carelessness when using the accelerator. Many drivers panic when encountering unexpected events on the road and mistakenly press the accelerator, especially for automatic transmission drivers.

Try to get used to the car and never speed around unfamiliar cars. However, if you still get confused, follow the same steps as for dealing with a stuck accelerator pedal.

Lane Departure

This is a common situation when cornering or avoiding oncoming traffic in a small street, causing the driver to steer both wheels off the road. Of course, it will be dangerous if the roadside is not a flat surface.

Slowly reduce the throttle, do not use the brakes, and steer a very small angle to bring the car back into the lane. Absolutely avoid steering too wide an angle because the outer surface may not respond to the rotation of the wheel and lead to a serious accident.

Car has strange smell, smoke on hood

The cause of the above problem could be oil leaking into the engine's exhaust manifold or a leaking coolant pipe allowing coolant to flow into the engine.

Stop the car and check. If yes, take the car to a garage for repair. If no, call for help to avoid fire or explosion.

Clutch pedal is flat

Whether it is a new or old car, it is inevitable that the cupen ambraya will be damaged. The solution to this problem is to move the gear lever to position 3, release the brake, start the engine, gently press the accelerator and turn on the hazard lights. Then, move slowly to bring the car to the garage for repair safely.

Car temperature is too high

If you find that the car temperature is too high and the temperature warning light is on, you need to stop the car immediately and check the cooling system. In fact, the car temperature is too high due to the engine cooling system.

In case the drive belt connected to the pump is broken, it is best not to continue driving. Or wait 30 minutes for the engine to cool down before driving to a garage for inspection.

If the light is still on, it is best to call for help to avoid fire or engine damage.

According to VNN