O outono tem um bucolic side. The transformation of the landscape into an authentic kaleidoscope of golden, brown and reddish tons, as the trees that are cleared of the leaves to prepare for the winter are reminiscent of that mist that sweeps the horizon and gives a ghostly appearance to the cemetery. But this station also has a more perverse side, bringing together a set of conditions that can make driving especially demanding. Always aware of the challenges related to road safety, Help Flash compiled a list of tips you should follow to ensure that this autumn will be the magical season it should be.
10 tips to face the outdoors in total comfort and safety:
- Pay attention to the links. It is not clear that the days are shorter and that the sun is lower and that, at all times, the sun will be in front of you. Always have your sun glasses at hand and keep the glasses clean. A dirty glass can exacerbate the brightness of the sun more slowly than in the autumn.
- Check the status of the brushes and the lights (including the new one). When the first wind blows, the windshield wipers gain an increased importance. It also happens as a state of two faróis, especially in a season where the alternation between darker and sunny days is constant.
- Reduce condensation in the passenger compartment. Remove all wet objects such as jackets, shoes or rain boots from your car to reduce the risk of condensation. If this happens, use air conditioning (at a desired temperature) to quickly unpack the glass. If this system is not available, turn on the maximum ventilation (commercially) and open the doors slightly so that this humidity can dissipate and escape to the outside.
- Esteja (ainda mais) attentive. Pay attention to the most vulnerable users on the road, such as cyclists and motorcyclists, children, children jumping and animals. It is not clear that visibility (including the remaining two) may be reduced by sun, rain or fog and that the reaction time may be greater.
- Pay attention to the pages on the street. The accumulation of leaves on the street can hide several objects, as well as drastically reduce traffic. Keep in mind that you will have snow on top of similar sheets of paper in the snow. The other problem is the obstacles and buracos that may be hidden under the litter of leaves. Reduce speed and do not start, you can avoid going over a pile of leaves, etc.
- See and see. The first mornings are common and cannot create dream scenes, but they require extra attention when you are behind the wheel. In particular, the day rises and the day sets in. Reduce speed and keep a distance of three seconds from the vehicle in front. Use the rear lighting correctly, both in the back and in front. And, in case of an accident, try, it is possible to signal, to an area and keep a safe place. With nevoeiro, the risk of accidents in the chain increases exponentially.
- Clean the drainage ditches. Leaking leaves can also lead to the clogging of spillways and the accumulation of water in various areas of the car, a phenomenon that can lead to significant infiltrations in the passenger compartment. Pay special attention to opening the door and proceed, regularly, to clean all the bodywork, including the hood or hood and in the bad door area.
- Pay attention to the battery status. With colder days and a greater need to cycle lighting and discharge systems, the battery ends up being forced to do more work. Although the duration of a battery is, on average, 4 to 5 years, pay attention to the signs that indicate a greater fragility of this. It will be noted that your car's battery is faulty (it has difficulty connecting the starter motor, for example), or more likely that it will be delivered to “soul” to the breeder shortly.
- Take essential emergency items with you. You do not need to carry a mobile office with you, but objects such as a small piece of hardware and a lantern will only need to be changed during the night or before you need to change a tire. It can also be a good idea to take care of keeping your phone charged and always carrying your Help Flash with you. If you have a varia, ensure a safe place and place the Help Flash before leaving the road to place the collet and position the signal triangle
- Please do basic maintenance for your car. It is advisable to carry out regular checks on all fluids (oil, antifreeze/coolant and window washer fluid). You must also certify that the tires are in good condition and that the pressures are as recommended by the manufacturers. It is not stated that, legally, with a minimum floor height of 1.6 mm, we advise not to lower it by more than 3 mm, especially at this height of the year.
