Although it is not being a purely cold winterthe reality is that the freezing temperatures of the street mean that, when we get to the car and start driving, we tend to put the heating to the maximum with the pretext that the vehicle (and us) warm up as soon as possible.
These drastic changes in temperature could lead us to catch colds frequently. From Oscaro, a company dedicated to the sale of vehicle spare parts, it states that not making good use of the heating when driving could lead you to catch a cold while traveling.
1. Put the heating “at full blast” before driving
Despite the fact that it could almost be considered a reflex action, the reality is that as soon as we get into the car we turn on the heating and start driving. However, at that moment the only thing that will come out is a current of cold air that will help to unnerve you even more, in addition to forcing the engine to get hotter in the first moments.
For this reason, it is advisable to turn on the heating a few minutes before and when we find the desired comfort, start the trip or travel to our destination.
2. Do not move the fan down
Normally hot air tends to accumulate very frequently at the top. For this reason, it is important that we turn the fans towards the feet so that they also get hot. In this way, we ensure that the distribution of heating is more equitable and faster inside the vehicle.
3. Not having a “cruising” temperature
The ideal temperature to keep the car in the vehicle ranges between 19 and 21ºC during the entire displacement. If the thermometer is above this, this could burden the atmosphere more and the trip would end up being heavy, in addition to requiring more fuel to continue the journey. And if it is below, it is possible that the windows fog up and you lose visibility of the entire road.
In addition, those who have the privilege of having heated seats will be able to enjoy greater comfort on board without having to put the heating on “full blast”.
From Oscaro they also warn that wearing gloves or down coats behind the wheel could compromise your safety and that of all your companions. In fact, if this garment limits some movements, the agents could penalize you with a fine of around 200 euros.
