Principles for traveling on the road to ensure safety in stormy days

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According to the forecast from the Hydrometeorology Center, on the morning of September 15, the storm No. 10 (Doksuri) landed in the Central provinces causing heavy rain and strong winds to reach from level 13 (135-150). km / h).

After the storm made landfall, many roadside trees were broken and transportation was very difficult. Not only that, many corrugated iron roofs and roofs of people's houses along the road were blown away by the wind.

Local authorities in provinces require people to close their doors and hide in their homes to avoid storms so as not to endanger people.

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However, if you are required to go out in such a stormy weather, follow the following road rules to ensure safety when traveling in stormy days.

1. When walking

1. If during the normal days when you are on the road you only observe one, then in rainy days you have to observe 10 times faster because any danger can come from all around.
2. When traveling, pay attention to signs on the street. With a strong level 13 wind, the wind can knock you down the road, so when you walk you should walk slowly, pick up another stick or something similar to find the way.
3. In case you can not move before such strong winds, you should find a safe shelter, sit down to avoid the wind. Or bow low, follow the curb next to the house and turn your back to the wind direction to make it easier to walk.
4. When walking during stormy days, you should avoid close proximity to large distribution vehicles such as motorbikes, cars, especially buses and tank trucks because you will easily fall due to the power of the waves created.

2. When riding a motorbike

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1. When riding a motorbike in this weather, stay calm, hold your scooter and gas pedal close to the curb. If the wind is too strong, find somewhere to avoid the storm, don't try to rush into the wind.
2. Do not get close to cars with large payloads, because high winds can cause your car to overturn to be dangerous.
3. If the water is flooded, try to walk in the middle of the lane to limit the flooding of your vehicle and endanger you and the road users.

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1. If the road has many trees, these trees are newly planted, you should not go in because they can be knocked down by the wind at any time.
2. The road if there are many big stones pay attention to slow down.
3. Adjustable speed stability. For riders, you should go to the low gear and scooters should keep the throttle steady and go at a slow speed, keeping a distance from the vehicles ahead to avoid the domino effect. Keeping the scooter evenly restricts the risk of dying when passing through the flooded sections.

3. When traveling by car

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1. When traveling by car, you should not dump your car in front of big trees to avoid storms, but choose large, clear, no trees to avoid falling trees and dangerous and dangerous branches. to life.
2. Absolutely do not ride into heavy flooded areas because water is easily spilled into the engine or washed away by water.

In addition to the above notes, you should note the following:

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1. For motorbikes and cars when riding in a stormy day, your vision will be limited, it is difficult to see the road to adjust the vehicle. So always turn on your car lights to help you see the road better, as well as help other drivers see you clearly. Do not turn on the headlights when there is a car running opposite because it will be dangerous for both traffic.
2. Limit walking on high bridges on strong rainy days. Because the higher the wind, the stronger the wind makes you unable to control your steering wheel. If you must go on the bridge, you should move at a slow speed and try to get rid of the person and lower your head to avoid being "flying".

I wish you a safe driver!