The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival of the Chinese nation, and it is also the warmest day in the hearts of millions of travelers. At this moment of reunion, many people choose to drive home to enjoy the scenery along the way and feel the joy of going home. However, driving home is not an easy task, and there are many safety details that need to be paid attention to to ensure that you arrive at your destination safely and smoothly. Below, let's take a look at what you need to pay attention to when driving home during the Spring Festival!
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Preparation before departure includes an inspection of the condition of the vehicle, the physical and mental state of the driver, and the external environment such as road conditions and weather.
1.Vehicle Inspection
There are also many aspects to the inspection of a vehicle. First of all, the integrity of the tire should be checked, and the spare tire is also a place that needs to be paid attention to, which is often missed by many people. Next, it is necessary to check whether the brightness of the lights is up to standard to avoid potential safety hazards in darkly lit road sections. In addition, it is necessary to check whether the brakes, steering, wipers and other important components are normal, whether the oil is sufficient, whether the windows are clean, etc. If possible, it is best to go to a professional car repair shop for a comprehensive inspection before departure to eliminate hidden dangers.
2.Motorist inspection
The physical and mental state of the driver is also an important factor affecting the safety of self-driving. Before departure, drivers should get enough sleep and avoid drunk driving and taking drugs that affect the nervous system. If you have a chronic illness or are unwell, seek medical attention in time and do not force yourself to drive. In addition, you should also pay attention to adjusting your mentality, maintain a good mood, don't be impatient because of hurry, don't get angry because of trivial things on the road, and always stay calm and vigilant.
3.Road weather checks
Road conditions and weather are the external environment for self-driving travel, and they are also factors that cannot be ignored. Before setting off, you should plan your travel route in advance, try to choose familiar, spacious, and good road conditions, and avoid congested, complex, and dangerous road sections. At the same time, it is also necessary to learn more about the weather changes, traffic flow and diversion and detour routes along the way through official channels such as broadcasting, navigation, and traffic management departments in a timely manner, so as to take countermeasures to avoid accidents.
In driving, pay attention to obeying traffic rules, keep a safe distance, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, rest and refuel in time, and deal with emergencies.
1.Follow the rules of the road
This is the basic principle of self-driving travel, and it is also a prerequisite for ensuring safety. In driving, it is necessary to strictly abide by traffic lights, signs, markings, speed limits and other regulations, and do not overspeed, overload, go against the road, change lanes at will, occupy emergency lanes and other illegal behaviors. On the highway, in accordance with the principle of lane diversion, the general vehicle drives in the rightmost lane, uses the left lane when overtaking, returns to the right lane as soon as possible after overtaking, and does not occupy the middle or left lane for a long time, so as not to affect the normal driving of other vehicles.
2.Keep a safe distance
The safety distance refers to the minimum distance between the vehicle and the vehicle in front, and maintaining a safe distance can effectively avoid the occurrence of rear-end accidents. Generally speaking, the safety distance is related to factors such as vehicle speed, road conditions, and weather, the faster the speed, the worse the road conditions, and the worse the weather, the greater the safety distance. In general, the "two-second rule" can be used to judge the safety distance, that is, after the car in front passes a fixed point, the car behind can pass through the point for at least two seconds, and such a distance is the safety distance.
3.Pay attention to the combination of work and rest
Long-distance self-driving is a very tiring thing, if the continuous driving time is too long, it will lead to the driver's eyesight, reaction ability, judgment ability, etc. are reduced, and fatigue driving is very likely to occur, thereby increasing the risk of accidents. Therefore, in driving, it is necessary to pay attention to the combination of work and rest and rest in time. Generally speaking, the cumulative driving time of the whole day should not exceed 8 hours, and if you drive for 4 hours in a row, you should choose a safe place to stop and rest for more than 20 minutes, and it is best to stop in the rest area or service area, get out of the car and move, drink some water, eat something, and relieve fatigue. If there is a co-pilot, you can appropriately change the person to drive and share the pressure.
4.Rest and refuel in time
In long-distance self-driving, in addition to paying attention to the rest of people, we should also pay attention to the rest and refueling of the car. When the vehicle is driving at high speed, the fuel consumption will be much higher than usual, if you do not refuel in time, there may be a fuel cut-off, causing the vehicle to stall and affect driving safety. Therefore, in driving, it is necessary to observe the fuel gauge at any time, generally speaking, when the fuel gauge pointer drops to 1 4, it is necessary to consider refueling, do not wait until the fuel gauge pointer enters the red area to refuel, so as not to delay the trip. In addition, when refueling, you can also check other fluids of the vehicle by the way, such as brake fluid, steering oil, glass water, etc., if it is insufficient, it should be replenished in time.
5.Deal with the unexpected
Although there is a lot of preparation before departure, sometimes accidents are unavoidable. If you encounter vehicle breakdowns, traffic accidents, natural disasters and other emergencies while driving, you should take emergency measures in time to avoid secondary injury, and stay away from the highway and wait for rescue in a safe place. If the vehicle is out of order, turn on the hazard warning flashing lights, place the warning triangle 150 meters behind the car, if you have the ability, you can try to repair it yourself, if you don't have the ability, according to the type and degree of the vehicle's failure, choose the appropriate rescue route.
Once you arrive at your destination, don't forget to do some necessary checks on your vehicle to keep it in good condition and also ready for the return trip.
1.Wash the vehicle
Driving home for a long time, the vehicle will definitely be contaminated with a lot of dust, mud, salinity and other dirt, which not only affects the appearance of the vehicle, but also causes corrosion to parts such as paint, windows, and lights, and reduces the service life of the vehicle. Therefore, after arriving at the destination, the vehicle should be cleaned in time, preferably rinsed with water, or wiped with a damp cloth, especially the underbody, wheels, doors and other parts, to be thoroughly cleaned.
2.Check the tires
Tires are the only part of the vehicle that comes into contact with the road surface, and they are also the most easily damaged. Driving home for a long distance, the tires will be subjected to a lot of wear and stress, and there may be problems such as insufficient tire pressure, tread wear, and sidewall scratches. After arriving at the destination, check whether the air pressure of the tire is normal, whether there are foreign objects on the tread, whether there are cracks on the sidewall, if there is a problem, it is necessary to replenish the air in time, remove the foreign body, and replace the tire so as not to affect driving safety.
3.Check for liquids
The fluids of the vehicle include engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, steering oil, glass water, etc., which are important factors to ensure the normal operation of the vehicle. If you drive home for a long time, the vehicle will consume a lot of liquid, and there may be problems such as low liquid level and liquid deterioration. After arriving at the destination, check whether the liquid level is within the normal range, whether the liquid quality is clean, and if there is a problem, add or replace the liquid in time so as not to affect the performance of the vehicle.
4.Check the appliances
The electrical appliances of the vehicle include batteries, spark plugs, ignition coils, sensors, lights, instruments, etc., which are important components to ensure the normal start, operation and display of the vehicle. Driving home for a long time, the vehicle's electrical appliances will be under a great load, and there may be problems such as insufficient voltage, circuit failure, and lights not lit. After arriving at the destination, it is necessary to check whether the battery is sufficient, whether the circuit is smooth, whether the lights are normal, and if there is a problem, it is necessary to charge, repair and replace the electrical appliances in time so as not to affect driving safety.
Driving home during the Spring Festival is a happy and hard way to travel, and you need to pay attention to many safety details to ensure a safe and smooth arrival at your destination. This article introduces the precautions for you before, during and after departure, I hope it will be helpful to you. I wish you a happy Chinese New Year and a smooth homecoming!