How to Enjoy the Most of Your Car in the Summer
Monday, December 28th, 2009When summer is approaching, the longer days and warmer weather offer an excellent opportunity to enjoy your car on the open road. However even though the threat of extreme bad weather has passed, there are still potential hazards on the roads that can easily catch out an unprepared driver.
Temperatures during the summer months will rise, yielding in some places a lack of rain. Debris that is not taken away by rainfall can increase on the surface of the roads. Other surface issues such as oil, dust, and rubber can also be plentiful in areas where rain has not occurred often. A lack of rain can make the road more slippery.
These slippery conditions can worsen after a brief period of rain, when all of the detritus on the road surface mixes with the standing water and the road becomes even more slippery than you would normally expect.
Driving once it has rained, and then the roads warm again will affect how you can brake. In fact the distance will increase for the amount of brake time you need to stop or to go around a curve. The tyre grip is going to be less controlled.
The tarmac can also become much more slippery after a very long and hot dry spell, when the road develops a polished surface finish due to the heat and the constant flow of passing vehicles.
The warm and enjoyable weather will bring out more than a keen driver. It will also bring out the holiday motorists with their caravans. The open road becomes a mecca for those who enjoy a long drive in the country with their convertible or the travelling family wanting to camp out. Holiday caravan drivers can put a small ruffle in the drive, but you should not irritate them. They have every right to be on the road, thus remaining calm is essential even if you are wishing to pass.
Caravan drivers and holiday drivers often travel for more hours in a day. They can be on unknown paths, get distracted by children, or even the navigation device they are trying to use. You should be expecting these distractions, thus you are more capable to handle an unexpected action such as turning without signalling. These moves can also make your choice easier about passing them. Do not forget to be cautious around blind curves because slower moving vehicles may be there.
Research announced that running your headlamps during the day can decrease the chance of an accident by 12 percent. This is due to the fact that other drivers may see you better with the lights on even with sunglasses or patches of shade on the road. There can be a huge contrast between areas of the road with bright sun.
If you are considering running with your car lights on during the day it is well worth upgrading your Car Lights, to maximise their visibility and endurance. One area that your lights will really benefits is by fitting New Sidelight Bulbs, they are simple and easy to fit and are available as either xenon or LED bulbs.
