How to get through ... the pits? This manual is a must-read for every Polish driver!

On no account should you drive over potholes - we could end this guide with this quick fact sheet. However, the reality of Polish roads prompts us to take a closer look at this topic. Breaks and all sorts of depressions in the road, unfortunately, are an integral part of the movement on national roads, and it does not seem that this problem will be eliminated in the near future. So it is worth knowing how to drive through pits so as not to damage the tires, wheels and suspension in the car. The following guide will help you with this.

What will you learn from this post?

• How should we react if we spot a hole in the road?
• How to enter pits in a controlled manner?

Shortly speaking

It is best to avoid pits on a wide arch road because they put a lot of pressure on the wheels, tires and suspension in our car. However, if we do not have such an opportunity, it is worth using the method of controlled entrance into the pit. It allows you to effectively and safely overcome various types of obstacles in our path.

What if we spot a hole in the road?

The first and most basic rule is that if you notice any losses on the road surface, try to avoid them. Of course, this maneuver must be performed. in advance, at low speed and without compromising safety their own or other road users. Remember to always put your life and health first, not the condition of our car. Unfortunately, drivers often forget about this and move with flaps in front of their eyes, no matter what is happening around them. That's why it's so important to keep a close eye on the road. If we notice a hole or gap in time, we can react quickly and simply bypass it – without any consequences for the safety or technical condition of our vehicle.

Suppose, however, that we noticed the hole too late, there are too many of them close to each other, or one large hole stretches the entire width of the road. Then we have no choice but to enter it. We can do this in two ways: without any preparation (and with gritting teeth) or vice versa, with the right car feel... This is called controlled pit entry and effectively minimizes the risk of damage to individual parts of the vehicle. How can we learn this?

Through GIPHY

No hole will surprise you, that is, the basis of the controlled entrance to the holes

Let's take our foot off the brake

During braking, most of the vehicle's weight is transferred to the front of the vehicle, causing the shock absorbers to flex. When we enter the pit with the brake pressedAlmost all of the impact energy is transferred to the wheels, body and rigid suspension components, and the shock absorbers cannot perform their function efficiently.

Let's press the clutch

For some drivers this will be obvious, for others it won't - pressing the clutch will create a gap between the wheels and the gearbox. This will allow us Avoid transferring impact energy directly to the engine and gearbox..

Keep the steering wheel straight

Don't run into a pit with twisted wheels! It causes additional stresses in the steering system and place a heavy burden on it - most of the impact force is taken by the tire, and not (as it should be) rocker arms or shock absorbers. Keeping the steering wheel turned can also cause an uncontrolled skid.

We will learn to work effectively in turn

When you need to make a hole in a curve or bend try to enter it with the wheel from the inside of the turn. For example, if you turn left, it will be the left wheel, if you turn right, it will be the right wheel. This is due to the large load on the outer wheels when turning. Then they carry a much larger mass than the wheels inside. Thus, we will unload the suspension system and guarantee its longer operation.

Let's try to enter the hole with each wheel separately

Position the vehicle at a slight angle, if possible, so that each wheel is passed through the hole separately... Example of a sequence: front left wheel, then front right wheel, then rear left wheel, then rear right wheel. This is a proven method by which our machine will effectively overcome an obstacle. This is especially true for pits with a very large surface area (from curb to curb), but It will also work well on curbs and speed bumps..

Learn to drive through holes like a steering wheel master!

As you can see, it doesn't really take long to learn how to ride holes in a controlled and confident manner. This skill is sure to come in handy if you often get behind the wheel. Remember that in this case, practice makes perfect - So we wish you a good road and as few bent rims as possible!

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