HOW TO DRIVE SAFELY IN FOG
Some tips on how to drive safely in fog are specified below
Some tips on how to drive safely in fog are specified below
Snow chains are integral part of your equipment for winter driving. In the following steps you will learn the easiest way to put them on the tires.
It is not difficult to fit the snow chains on the tires and they usually always come with instructions for installation. However , when you find yourself in the situation where you have to fit the snow chains for the very first time at night, rain , snow or ice, this can certainly prove problematic.
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Undo the chain and lay it out on the surface; once it is laid out, place it under the drive wheel
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Pull the chain through the inner side to make sure that the centre of the rubber ring is approximately at the centre of the wheel and then use your hands to stretch out the remaining chain on the ground in front of the wheel.
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After that, lift the left and right sides of the rubber ring and connect them at the top of the wheel
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Take side-chains, and connect them in a circle in their natural order, and make sure that all chains are equally and tightly tied.
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Once you have done this, sit in the car and drive it for a few meters. Then leave the car and check the chains; tighten them, if necessary.
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Cleaning the snow off a car should be done using appropriate accessories (brush with fine ends), and by no means should you use inadequate tools (shovels and various wooden, metal and other objects) that can damage the polish on a passenger vehicle. It frequently happens in winter the windows on a passenger vehicle freeze. It is recommended that you carefully remove the ice using an ice scraper, but avoid sudden tugging of windscreen wipers, as this will destroy them. The best option is to start the engine and direct the jets of hot air in the windscreen and wait for the ice to thaw. Then use a scraper to thoroughly clean the ice.
Also clean the windshield fluid nozzles as there is a strong likelihood that you will need them.
WHY SPEED MATTERS? | ||||
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SPEED |
REACTION PATH
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BRAKING PATH |
STOPPING DISTANCE
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WEATHER CONDITIONS |
50 km/h | 14m | 15m | 29m | DRY ROAD |
14m | 31m | 45m | WET ROAD | |
60 km/h | 17m | 22m | 39m | DRY ROAD |
17m | 45m | 62m | WET ROAD | |
80 km/h | 22m | 40m | 62m | DRY ROAD |
22m | 81m | 103m | WET ROAD | |
100 km/h | 28m | 62m | 90m | DRY ROAD |
28m | 127m | 155m | WET ROAD | |
120 km/h | 33m | 90m | 123m | DRY ROAD |
33m | 182m | 215m | WET ROAD | |
The time that passes from the moment a danger is observed until braking time (driver-vehicle system reaction time) is approximately 1 sec (0,8 seconds for a driver and 0,2 seconds for a vehicle). |
• deceleration time of the body during a collision is prolonged
• impacting force is distributed to more resistant parts of the body
A research made at the beginning of 2013 by the Traffic Safety Agency showed the following:
• 3 % of back-seat passengers wear safety belts.
• Advanced safety systems, such as air bags (front, side) and pyrotechnic pretensioners, are turned off due to safety reasons, or cannot work correctly if the safety belt is not on.
A non-restrained back seat passenger is under risk of sustaining grievous bodily injuries even in situations where no direct collision with another vehicle occurred, but only sudden braking.
• In case a vehicle rolls over, or suddenly stops, there is a high risk of passengers being ejected through the vehicle glass window.
The times when gas stations were merely stops for filling up your tank are long behind us. Although, if that’s the only thing you need at a given moment, you’re in the right place. We carry all types of top quality fuel with top quality service. In case you need anything else, our employees are there to get things done. Everyone is dedicated and diligent in their performance. Quality service is understood, because our staff are all aware of the fact that theirs is the smiling face you see when you stop by and that it is the reason you keep coming back.
As already mentioned, we have top fuel for your car, but we also have many other things that your vehicle needs. From new tires and batteries to chains and wiper blades. Of course, first aid kits and other items prescribed by law are available. So don’t worry if you forgot to replace something before your journey or you simply didn’t have the time to pack it, it’s all ok. At our stations, you’ll find everything you need for a safe and comfortable trip.
Stops during your journey are more than welcome, especially if you have a long ride ahead. Use them to stretch and freshen up, but also to do a couple of small things which will make the journey more pleasant. Cleaning the windscreen and headlights, refilling the cleaning fluid, checking the wipers and many other small things don’t require much effort. If the level of the glass cleaning liquid is low or you need anything else such as this, feel free to ask, we are prepared for all these situations.
Your car moves by consuming fuel. That’s one thing we have whenever you stop by. But don’t forget that you yourself spend energy. One of the common driver’s mistakes is thinking “I’ll eat when I get there“. When planning your trip, remember to include snacks. Be sure to drink plenty of liquid, if you’re in a hurry take a cookie or chocolate. Our range of these products is also wide. Try the food in our restaurants. We’ve noticed that people from nearby often come to have a bite, or buy something at our shop. This brings us joy, so whenever you drop by, welcome.