Improving workplace health & safety through collaboration
Body
The importance of safe driving on the expressway cannot be exaggerated because its high speed can easily lead to catastrophic accidents. Even seasoned drivers must abide by the basic rules of safe driving because danger lurks everywhere on the expressway.
Preparations to make before driving on the expressway
Check your vehicle in advance
Do not speed, slow down at the entrance and exit
Expressway accidents caused by speeding are likely to be large-scale ones that deal severe damage to the involved. Keep in mind that speeding is the biggest threat to driving safety. Make sure that you slow down at the entrance and exit of an expressway. Many accidents occur because drivers entering a rest stop fail to slow down or drivers exiting an expressway intersection hesitate.
If your tire loses air while driving, do not brake immediately
It is extremely dangerous to brake immediately when your tire suddenly loses air on the expressway. When a tire suddenly loses air, the steering wheel jerks to one side. Firmly grip the steering wheel and release the gas pedal to gradually lose speed. Do this for about 100m and slowly stop on the side of the road. Maintain safe distance
Maintaining safe distance is a prerequisite for accident prevention. Safe distance varies depending on weather, road conditions, etc.
Beware of crosswind when driving fast
If you are driving at 100km/h on the expressway, a crosswind blowing at 20m/sec would make your vehicle lean to the side by 1 to 1.5 meter. It can even make some vehicles slide or rattle the back of vehicles. In this case, it is safe to slow down or stop.
When tired, rest in a safe place
It is natural to get tired after driving in a cramped space for a long time. Rest after every two hours to check your vehicle and drive safely.
What to do when your vehicle breaks down
When you exit an expressway
Preparations to make before driving on the expressway
- Plan ahead with enough traveling time
- If you plan to use the expressway for a long-distance trip, as with the majority of drivers, you are recommended to plan ahead a driving route, when and where to rest between driving.
- Find out the weather and traffic conditions of your destination and en route places from radio or TV and reflect them in your plan.
Check your vehicle in advance
- Thoroughly check the status of fuel, cooling water, engine oil and tires so as to prevent a vehicle breakdown, which can cause accidents or unplanned stopping.
- As for freight vehicles, check the status of cargo to prevent it from falling. Check the condition of straps and lids on a general basis between driving.
- Prepare a spare tire, maintenance tools, flash light, and first-aid kit.
- Look ahead
- The majority of expressway accidents occur when drivers fail to keep looking ahead. Drivers should look at not only the back but also the front of the vehicle in front.
- Enter slow, accelerate fast
- Before you enter an expressway, signal your intention with the turn signal, gradually increase your speed in the acceleration lane, and pay attention to other vehicles. Enter when it is safe. Upon entering, accelerate fast in order to avoid slowing down other vehicles.
Do not speed, slow down at the entrance and exit
Expressway accidents caused by speeding are likely to be large-scale ones that deal severe damage to the involved. Keep in mind that speeding is the biggest threat to driving safety. Make sure that you slow down at the entrance and exit of an expressway. Many accidents occur because drivers entering a rest stop fail to slow down or drivers exiting an expressway intersection hesitate.
If your tire loses air while driving, do not brake immediately
It is extremely dangerous to brake immediately when your tire suddenly loses air on the expressway. When a tire suddenly loses air, the steering wheel jerks to one side. Firmly grip the steering wheel and release the gas pedal to gradually lose speed. Do this for about 100m and slowly stop on the side of the road. Maintain safe distance
Maintaining safe distance is a prerequisite for accident prevention. Safe distance varies depending on weather, road conditions, etc.
Beware of crosswind when driving fast
If you are driving at 100km/h on the expressway, a crosswind blowing at 20m/sec would make your vehicle lean to the side by 1 to 1.5 meter. It can even make some vehicles slide or rattle the back of vehicles. In this case, it is safe to slow down or stop.
When tired, rest in a safe place
It is natural to get tired after driving in a cramped space for a long time. Rest after every two hours to check your vehicle and drive safely.
What to do when your vehicle breaks down
- Pull over at the edge on the right side of the road or exit the expressway.
- If it is impossible to take emergency measures, report to a patrolling officer or use your cellular phone or emergency telephone to report.
- Turn on the hazard lights to signal that your vehicle is stopping because of a breakdown or other reasons.
- Set up a vehicle breakdown sign on the road behind the vehicle. If it is during day, set it up at least 100m away from the vehicle. As for the night, the distance should be doubled and you should additionally place a red flashing light, electric lamp or other hazard lights next to the sign, that can be identified from 500m away in all directions.
When you exit an expressway
- Pay attention in advance to signs that show the direction of your destination and the exit, and change lanes at least 1km ahead of your planned exit.
- When approaching the exit, reduce your speed checking the speedometer, instead of relying on your senses, and lightly press the brake pedal several times to gradually slow down.
- Once you enter a general road, carefully adjust your speed.
- 6w47a8fe062589bb5c3f5dcff8e07813f6.jpg
- cmb215650f370cb9927905e60e6640ad02.jpg
- cffbcceb2e2f9fe737b58d24d77800c053.jpg
Videos
References
Article Rating
This article has been read 1326 times.
DISCLAIMER: All contents published on this website is for informational purposes only. In as much as we encourage write-ups to be originally written by the claimed authors, we might not be able to control those who will try to copy articles from other authors/writers. In view of the above, the owner and management of Safetyhow.com will not be liable for any loses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of the contents herein. Likewise, the owner and management will not be liable for any errors or omissions in the information stated. Furthermore, we highly recommend that any form of plagiarism or libel committed as a result or implication of the articles written by any specific author in this platform be reported to us immediately so that appropriate action will be given.