automotive tips

Jakarta –

Successive accidents have a big impact because they involve several vehicles. The main source of problems in consecutive accidents or consecutive collisions is the driver or drivers behind who do not maintain a safe distance from other cars in front.

On the other hand, the driver in front should not drive carelessly and rely on the vigilance of other road users. Serial accidents can be prevented if you understand the triggers and how to prevent them. Here are tips from Auto2000:

Accident Trigger

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1. Become a Lane Hogger

A lane hogger is a driver who doesn’t pay attention to the speed of the car and drives slowly in the fast lane. Usually this is done because you see the right lane is empty, so you don’t want to use the middle or left lane. The risk of being hit from behind is very big if you force yourself to become a lane hogger.

2. Not wanting to keep a safe distance

Currently, there are even people who demonstratively stick trucks in front of them and post on social media. This action is clearly very dangerous. Once there is an emergency situation, you will have difficulty braking suddenly even though the car is equipped with advanced safety features.

3. Driving on the shoulder of the toll road

In many cases, emergency vehicles are hit from behind by road shoulder hitters. Or crash into another car in the main lane due to avoiding a car that has made an emergency stop on the shoulder of the road.

4. Playing on your cell phone

Many people play on their cellphones even though they are speeding. Because you are not alert, you pay less attention to the car in front of you reducing speed. Or even the car changes lanes or reduces speed without realizing it, even though there is another car from behind.

5. Sleepy

Even if only for a fraction of a second, the car can change lanes or reduce speed suddenly when you are sleepy. Of course it is very risky and can cause a series of collisions. There is only one most appropriate solution for feeling sleepy, namely sleeping, even if only for 15 minutes.

6. Change lanes carelessly

Forcing a lane change, especially to the fast lane, even though there are other cars coming from behind, can trigger a series of accidents. There are also cases where drivers don’t check their mirrors or turn on their turn signal when changing lanes so that road users behind them don’t know.

7. Violating Traffic Rules

Traffic rules are made to be obeyed, such as speed limit signs and no overtaking. Including road markings such as straight lines which means you are not allowed to change lanes. Many people still violate the consequences of being careless when driving a car.

Tips to Prevent Accidents in a Series

1. Keep a safe distance

The easiest way is to use the three second counting technique. The hope is that 3 seconds is enough to respond to emergency situations such as when the brake lights of the car in front suddenly come on. The safe distance to the vehicle in front must also be increased when the car’s speed gets faster.

2. Follow the Speed ​​Rules on the Road

A car that is too slow makes it difficult for other vehicles behind to anticipate the distance and speed of the car. Meanwhile, a car that is too fast has the potential to hit another vehicle in front if it fails to control it. Walk according to the rules and requirements, including when choosing a road lane.

3. Don’t Be a Lane Hogger

The right lane is for overtaking only. Immediately return to the middle or left lane if you have overtaken another vehicle. Don’t force yourself to drive in the right lane even if conditions are quiet. The risk of being hit from behind is very large if ignored.

4. Focus and be alert

Driving a car is a full-time activity that cannot be combined with other activities so that your attention remains focused and alert. Expand your view around the car to anticipate the risk of movement of other vehicles. Put your cell phone away and prepare all your driving needs properly so you don’t get distracted.

5. Always check the car mirrors

Checking the rearview mirror regularly allows you to monitor the conditions around the car. So you can carry out safe maneuvers for the vehicles behind. Say there is an emergency, immediately look in the rearview mirror to make sure the car behind you is not out of control.

Watch the video “Consecutive accidents on the Semarang toll road, overlapping vehicles”
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2023-11-03 13:35:27
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Jakarta –

The transition season is a serious threat for four-wheeled vehicles. This is because the weather, which occasionally rains and occasionally gets hot, can damage the exterior of the car if it is not cared for properly.

“What we all need to know is that rainwater contains acids which, if allowed to dry, will become mold and damage the paint of our cars. Therefore, it is better if the car is washed and cleaned immediately because acidic substances make the paint dull and moldy,” said Reeza Budhisurya as Director Optimo Indonesia.

Here are 4 ways to keep the car body shiny in the transition season:

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Washing the Car After Getting Rainwater

Most people still underestimate the dangers of rainwater by letting it dry on the car body, but as we all know, rainwater itself contains acids which, if allowed to dry, will become mold and damage the car’s paint. Therefore, it’s best to wash the car immediately and wipe it dry to remove acids that can make car paint dull and moldy. You don’t have to use soap, rinsing the car with clean water is enough to remove rainwater from the car body.

Covering the Car with a Cover

Covering the car with a car cover can make the car paint last longer and stay shiny. But this is not recommended when the car is parked in the open at night or when it rains, because it will make the car body moist so it becomes easier to have the potential for mold to develop, as well as hot dust that sticks to the paint surface exposed to the wind will become more stubborn.

Avoid Direct Sunlight

Sunlight can reduce the color content of car paint. For this reason, it is recommended that the car should not be exposed to direct sunlight too often so that the color of the car paint becomes more durable and remains shiny.

Using Wax or Cleaning Liquid

Of course, just washing with plain water after being exposed to rainwater and dust is not enough. One of the most effective treatments is car paint coating. If you do this, then the vehicle body can close the pores and add a layer to the car paint, and ensure that it is safer and does not cause problems when it rains.

By doing this treatment, the car will avoid water spots on the car body, because rainwater that sticks to the car body immediately drops and does not touch the paint surface for too long. So that stains will not appear on the surface that are difficult to remove, but it can also protect the car body from fine scratches and can protect and increase the resistance of car paint by forming a thin layer on the car body.

Watch the video “Do this so that the car doesn’t get dull and rusty quickly”
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2023-07-03 13:45:04
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