What does the first winter have to do with slipping on the roads?

Weather of Arabia - “the first winter,” meaning rain falls for the first time after a long period of confinement. Which creates difficulty in driving and the occurrence of vehicle slips on the roads. Hence the question.

What is the cause of these slips?

The answer: When raindrops fall for the first time after being trapped for a long time, they mix with the dust and oils on the roads, which have accumulated during other seasons, forming a sticky layer between vehicle tires and the road. Which helps the process of sliding, so that the driver becomes unable to control and control their vehicle because the tires do not adhere to the road surface, despite using the brakes.

To avoid this from happening, you must follow some instructions that contribute to reducing the occurrence of these slips.

Among these instructions:

• Reduce your speed and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions.
• Take caution and walk on the far side of the road to avoid collision with others.
• Avoid using the brakes and compensate for them by using reverse gear, and leaving a safety distance greater than what is required under normal circumstances.
• Ensure that the windshield wipers are in good condition and work on cleaning the front and rear windshields whenever necessary.
• Avoid walking unless necessary, until the road is completely wet and properly washed of dirt, petroleum materials, dust, and rubber wicks peeled off from the tires, which takes 15 minutes in the case of good rain.

If the car slides on the road, and to avoid an accident, the driver must do the following:

• Maintaining calm, the driver should take his foot off the gas pedal, and gently step on the brake
• And direct the car in the direction in which it started (same direction as the slide)
• Do not press the brakes hard, so as not to lose control of the car completely

Sources:

arabiaweather