Winters are here
and who doesn’t enjoy a long drive to find that special tea & snack. But we
should remember to be cautious while taking our loved ones out on a chilly
winter night.
Here’s why:
1.The fog
as we all knows severely affects visibility. Driving slowly gives us the extra
time to take necessary measures in case of dangerous surprises.
2 2. In
India, statistics suggest that most of the fatal accidents happen during the
night time (chances of an accident increases by 300% during night time). Stay
alert while driving at night, which means, of course, do not drink and drive.
3 3. In big
cities, fog is even denser thanks to the pollutants in the air as polluted
water droplets no longer remain as translucent as normal water, making the conditions
tougher than we think.
4 4. Some
people have the habit of driving with the parking lights on giving the illusion
of a halted car and resulting in road tragedies. Driving slowly would allow time
to manoeuvre the vehicle under such circumstances.
5 5. Our
body too becomes slow to react under cold conditions. Accelerating, braking, and
manoeuvring becomes more laborious than usual. Hence, driving slowly helps
off-set these limitations to a great extent.
It would be best
not to move on a fog-filled night unless absolutely necessary. Also, keep your
vehicle well-maintained to greet the winters.
Happy a happy winter
J
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