NOCARadvise: How to behave in a car during a storm?
The summer season is favorable for tourist trips.Since August, forecasters have been warned of impending storms. So today Night advises you on how to stay safe during a storm... We will pay attention to all weather phenomena that negatively affect our car, our life and health.
I try to imagine lightning. Energy to about. 1 billion J (d) uli) in no time, here it is power comparable to 500 cars accelerating to 100 km / h. Lightning is an electrical impulse that heats the air to incredibly high temperatures. The lightning strike seeks the shortest path to earth, hence the effective forms of lightning and thunder strikes.
What are the rules to follow during a storm?
1. A car is a safe place during a storm or plane. The metal body of an aircraft or car forms the so-called Faraday's cage. Thereby electric current only flows on the outside of the conductorand the electric field does not penetrate the vehicle.
2. When a thunderstorm is forecasted, do not park your car under trees... In case of strong wind, branches or a whole tree can destroy your car.
3. If you know that a rainstorm is coming, alarming news is broadcast on the radio, stop cars on the side of the roadand, find a gas station and rest. Cover the car with a blanket, b
h. hail and stones did not touch the car body. Remember to hide under trees, masts, lanterns, power poles and freestanding towers - they are tall and therefore attract lightning. In addition, if you stand under a tree during a storm, you are in mortal danger of being hit and crushed by falling limbs in a gust of wind.
4. Behind the wheel, on the streets strong wind blowswe have to slow down or stopas a strong gust of wind can lead to loss of control of the vehicle. When you stop at the side of the road turn on emergency lightsso that other drivers can see you.
5. If during a storm you are traveling with a child, do not tell your child that there is nothing to be afraid of. Explain to him what a storm is, how it occurs, and what sometimes happens. Also worth bringing with you set of favorite toys a child who will distract him from disturbing weather phenomena.
6. If this is not necessary, do not use your phone during a thunderstorm... Lightning can strike a telephone line from outside.
It's a storm common in summer... It is worth knowing how to avoid the negative consequences of this phenomenon. First of all, NOCARarzi remains calm. Remember that riding in heavy rain, hail or wind it threatens your life and health... It also reduces visibility and makes us slide. Read our tips and take care of your safety.
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