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Long-term Episode 141 · Question 4

The rainy season has arrived. What should I pay attention to when driving in the rain?

Official answer

When driving on rainy roads or slippery surfaces, please be sure to reduce your speed and drive carefully. Try to avoid emergency braking, sudden acceleration, or sharp steering, as these actions can make the vehicle difficult to control and lead to accidents. In addition, when driving in the rain, defog the car windows promptly to avoid obstructing the driver's line of sight.

It is worth noting that many underground garages are now paved with epoxy flooring. This material is widely used because it is self-leveling, aesthetically pleasing, smooth, and easy to clean. However, epoxy flooring becomes extremely slippery when wet, and tire grip will drop significantly on such surfaces. Once the tires skid, the vehicle will completely lose its braking and steering capabilities, making accidents highly likely. Therefore, when entering a garage paved with epoxy flooring on a rainy day, please pay close attention to slowing down sufficiently, avoid water-covered surfaces as much as possible, brake in advance, and do not make sharp steering maneuvers to prevent tire skidding.

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