With the rainy season There are aspects of the vehicles that drivers should not fail to check so that it is safe to circulate on the roads of San Luis Potosí
In interview with The Sun of San Luisthe owner of Road Planning of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection at the San Luis Potosí City Council, César Orta, spoke about the importance of keep vehicles in good condition this season.
He indicated that the main aspects to review are the good quality and condition of the tires, brakes, spare tire, have a hydraulic jack, crosshead, as well as a safety triangle or conesthe windshield wipers, and of course the gasoline.
The commander warned that when the vehicle is brought in with worn tires, with the rain they lose grip on the ground “or If the pads are very worn, the vehicle will not brake properly. and a mishap may occur.”
Finally Orta emphasized that You have to drive differently when it rains.“since if you go quickly through large puddles you can lose control and have an accident, or, if applicable, suffer a breakdown.”
At the same time, the experts in spare parts and accessories For cars, they recommend making sure you have the car in optimal condition to avoid any setbacks at the start of the rainy season.
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The six points that must be reviewed are: wiper washer; brakes; tires; lights; battery; and the routesince if flooding, flooding or stagnation of water occurs, it is advisable to avoid the area using an alternative route.
The windshield wipers must be in good condition, some faults that could indicate that it is time to change them are streaks in the field of vision, water surfaces that persist after switching onfog on the windshield or feathers, as well as vibration marks.
The puddles or water accumulations can reduce the effectiveness of the brakes, a good inspection and cleaning may be necessary to ensure correct performance.
It must be considered that Tires have variable durability depending on their wear.. To verify if they are in good condition or if they need to be changed, you must evaluate the “carving” depth, that is, the rolling groove of the tire.
Visibility during rain is essentialthe lights of our car will help us see and be seen by other drivers, we must verify that they are all working correctly and if it is necessary to change any.
Finally, leaks or scale in the terminals can cause wear on the car battery, so it is important to check and clean if necessary.
