The heat is on its way out & soon it will be that time of the year when the heavens pour & turn everything green. With the arrival of monsoon comes a task of being more responsible on roads.
Here are a few simple things to take a look at even before you start driving to keep motoring safe & enjoy the rains to the fullest.
In case you come across a flooded-out road ahead, turn around and find alternative route to your destination. Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water level is lower than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Car parking is actually a skilled task which needs to be performed perfectly. You need to be very careful and alert while parking a car. Most Indian roads have become crowded thus finding a suitable parking place has become a unwanted challenge. Of course, if parking rules and regulations are strictly taken care of then no doubt, parking can become an effortless task.
As observed most drivers face problem with reverse parking and feels difficult to manage a trouble-free reverse parking. To help you, here are the useful steps to follow:
Always use both outside rearview mirrors.
Shift the gear to the reverse mode then release the clutch slowly while simultaneously pressing the accelerator pedal.
Just as the car starts moving, keep the pressing of accelerator pedal steady and then release the clutch completely.
The car starts moving slowly at a regulated speed . Don’t’ forget to keep track of the road with the help of outside rearview mirrors. If there is a car behind, reverse slowly until the corner of the other car appears in your side window. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and check your mirrors to ensure safety of the other car. Keep on reversing until the front of your car lines up with the back of the other car. Ensure that there is enough room for you to clear the back of the other car. Then, turn the steering wheel fully to the right which will park the car in a hassle free manner.
Car parking seems simple, but it often results in fender-bender incidents, and sometimes serious accidents. Parking can be difficult in crowded lots and streets, but it can be done in a safe manner by following certain tips.
Choose an area that is well-lit, busy and ideally monitored by CCTV, as this is an ideal deterrent for potential attackers.
Do not leave you valuable things visible in the car.
Put your children in the car from the pavement side.
Try and choose one that is well lit with security patrols, restricted entry and exit points.
Always check closing times.
Do not leave your valuable things visible in the car.
Try and park close to the lift or stairs as more people will be passing by.
Reverse into the parking space so you can get out quickly if you need to; through the windscreen you'll also be able to see people approaching your car.
Avoid parking next to side-opening, high vans; if one is parked next to your driver's door when you come back, get into your car through the passenger door.
Check around your car and also check the back seats for intruders before you get in.
Get in as quickly as possible especially if it's dark and lock the doors if you don't feel safe.
In winter, keep a can of de-icer and a scraper in your car so you don't have to spend unnecessary time out of your car scraping the windows.
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