2024-07-14 21:17:49
Ice on the road can cause serious accidents such as rear-end collisions due to miscalculated braking or loss of vehicle control.
At this time, winter weather and low temperatures have been present in much of the country, causing The pavement and streets are covered in frost in several locations due to the frost that occur during the early morning.
That is why Carabineros called on drive with extreme caution to avoid accidents on the streets.
“Frost on the roads has caused regrettable traffic accidents. It’s fundamental Adjust speed, maintain a safe distance between vehicles and be aware of road conditions to prevent incidents,” said Lieutenant Claudio Avendaño, of the Paillaco Substation in the Los Ríos Region.
Vehicles skidded on the ice
In recent days, on the island of Chiloé, in the Los Lagos Region, there have been shocking records of roads that have frozen, causing car accidents such as rear-end collisions due to miscalculated braking or loss of vehicle control.
This because of the thin layer of ice which is caused by low temperatures, causes that the tires lose grip on the pavement, which could lead to a tragedy of major proportions.
🇨🇱 | Record number of traffic accidents after slippery pavement due to sleet on Chiloé Island,#Chile. (Julio 04, 2024). @fdo2000 pic.twitter.com/kdnYrntivo
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Seven tips for safe driving on icy pavement
In this regard, Eric Riveros, Risk Preventionist at the Andrés Bello University of the Viña del Mar Campus, delivered to THE DYNAMO Eight helpful tips for driving in icy and frosty conditions.
- Caution with temperature: If it is below 3°C, you are likely to find icy roads or icy areas on the side of the road.
- Vehicle preparation: Before travelling, remove ice from the windows with cold to lukewarm water, never hot, to avoid chipping the windshield. If there is no water, you can use a card to remove frost.
- Drive at a moderate speed to allow safe maneuvering when driving on public roads.
- Avoid sudden changes: Avoid brakingaccelerate or reverse quickly.
- Don’t forget to watch other drivers, avoiding overtaking and analyzing the direction and behavior of other vehicles.
- Have Take special care when driving in frosty areas. You should take your foot off the accelerator and avoid braking until you have regained grip. Avoid swerving and make sure the wheels are straight when leaving the icy area.
- Finally, always remember that safety is the most important thing when driving, especially in adverse conditions.