Emergencies
are quite complicated situations that need to be tackled very carefully and
smartly.
Driving on Indian roads is a
typical task as we Indians are not used to drive in lanes or queues. Most of
the drivers are in a hurry to stay in front row instead of following queues or
lanes in case any car wants to turn towards right. This is the main reason for
most of the traffic jams and accidents in India. It is very easy to get a
driving license in India. All you have to do is just demonstrate a little more
than three-point turn and a parallel parking. Demonstrating the skills to
overcome from emergency situations are nowhere on in list of a driving test.
Lives are always on stake when it comes to show the accident avoidance skills
for the first time by a typical driver. So, here are some emergency situations
and techniques that helps in tough times:
Tread separation:
Due to this the blade of
steel-backed rubber spins around at very high speed that can raze through the
brake lines, inner fender panels, fuel tank, rear seats and side windows. Tread
separation in passenger car can be detected and remedied before a tire failure
or tire blowout can occur. Tread separation is considered to be more dangerous
than tire blowouts as when the tread leaves the tire the noise stops and some
people due to this thinks that car has cured itself. If in any case any of you
have to face this tread separation in your car then just follow the
instructions mentioned below:
. Instantly squeeze the
accelerator and then gently release it.
. Drive straight down in your
lane.
.Allow your car to slow down as
much as is safely possible and then lightly apply the brakes to reach a safe
turning point. ·
.Engage the turn signal of your
car and smoothly turn towards the damaged tire’s side. 2013 Driving on Indian Roads picture
Tire blowout:
“Blowouts” in general terms can
be understood as an event of bursting of a tire accompanied by a rapid loss of
air pressure. Blowouts occur mostly due to too little air pressure allowing the
tire to flex beyond its elastic limits until its overheating reaches to a point
where the rubber loses its bond with the internal fabric and steel cord
reinforcement. As a result of overloading in vehicle, tires get damaged, it can
be a small cut or a bigger damage too. In Case of Tire blowout follow these
tips:
·Press the accelerator for a
couple of seconds this will allow the driver to retain the control of the car
and then gently remove your foot from accelerator after a few seconds. Pushing
brakes or removing foot off the accelerator in hurry must be avoided.
·Let your car slow down to a
speed that is safe enough then use the turn indicator and gently turn towards
the side of blown tire which decreases the chances of losing control and if
needed gently squeeze the brakes.
Keep your feet away from brake
(or clutch) and the most important thing is to drive straight down the
lane.
Struck Throttle:
This is an event when the driver
has decreased the pressure of his foot from the accelerator in order to slow
down the speed but it does not responds. In such a situation follow these tips:
· Either push in the clutch or
bring the transmission to a neutral position. You don’t really have to worry as
in modern cars when you shift into neutral the Engine speed limiters prevents
damage.
· If a car driver is unable to
bring the car in neutral situation then switch off the ignition as last option.
Sudden Acceleration:
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