Tag: safety equipments

Would you know how to change a wheel?

92% of drivers do not perform technical operations by themselves such as changing brake pads, the cabin filter, or changing tires. With the return of the summer holidays, many vehicles are forced to change wheels due to punctures or blowouts.

 

It is important to change the tire at the least sign of malfunction. At the slightest suspicion of error, it is convenient to park the vehicle in a safe place where you can check the damage and change the wheel. For this process, it is necessary: reflective vest, triangles, spare wheel, and jack, key and anti-theft screw.

 

The change in ten steps

  1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
  2. Use the safety vest and place the triangles 50 meters from the vehicle (about 100 steps). They must be visible at 100 meters. Take out everything you need.
  3. Loosen the nuts and use the anti-theft screw, if necessary. If you have a hubcap or bezel, you may need a tool and it must be removed beforehand.
  4. Place the cat in the appropriate place. The manufacturer’s manual indicates the most appropriate place to place the jack.
  5. Lift the vehicle until the punctured wheel does not touch the ground.
  6. Remove all the screws and remove the wheel.
  7. Place the spare wheel.
  8. Put the screws and tighten them by hand.
  9. Lower the vehicle with the jack until the spare wheel touches the ground.
  10. Tighten the screws in their entirety with the key.

 

Once we have our wheel positioned correctly, we must check the tire pressure.

Also, keep in mind that if it is an emergency wheel, it can only be used until a new wheel replaces it or the previous one is repaired. The maximum speed cannot exceed 80 km / h. Then take back all the safety equipments.

 

Departure by car with safety equipment to the mountains

The basis for a winter car ride in the mountains is winter tires. The equipment should also include: torch and spare batteries, reflective triangle, scraper and glass defroster. It is also important to carry ski equipment safely – preferably in a trunk mounted on the roof of the car.

 

When planning a winter car trip, it is important to remember that the weather conditions in the mountains are much different from those in other parts of Poland – often and suddenly the weather changes, even in the early autumn or late spring, snow and ice can occur. These precipitations are often stronger than in other parts of the country. Urban cars, especially those equipped with rear-wheel drive, may not meet such road conditions. When deciding on this trip, you should think about renting a car with a higher suspension and equipped some safety equipments, such as SUV.

– This type of car will provide us with safety and travel when the road is not properly prepared – says Kathryn from AVIS.

 

Due to difficult weather conditions, it is also necessary to prepare the car for driving. It is a good idea to have your car inspected at least a few days before your planned departure. This will avoid unforeseen faults while driving. When preparing your car yourself, you should first exchange tires for winter. In case of heavy snowfall, there are also chains, so it is worth to have them in the trunk.

– Reflective elements can also be used in the event of a road accident, such as a reflective vest or a triangle, says Kathryn.