BMA. 26 Aug- Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health. Concerned about the increase in road accidents during the rainy season due to slippery road Visibility when driving is not good enough, check the condition of the car before traveling, along with advice on 7 ways to drive safely during the rain or waterlogged. Reduces the risk of accidents
Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said that Thailand is still in the rainy season. Many areas have quite heavy rainfall. Causing visibility to drive insufficiently And if driving at a speed, it will increase the risk of the car skidding. The car is not in force According to the report of the Public Health Emergency Division, it was found that during this period there were reports of frequent road accidents. Many incidents resulted in injuries that had to be taken to a large number of hospitals. Some fatal events, for example, yesterday morning (August 25, 2023), when a pickup truck loaded with tire explosions overturned in front of the customs checkpoint on Route 317, Chanthaburi-Srakaeo, Patthawi Subdistrict, Makham District, Chanthaburi Province, causing There were 14 initial injuries and taken to Makham Hospital for treatment. Of these, 1 was seriously ill, so people were asked to be more careful when driving during the rainy season. Before traveling, check the condition of the car and equipment. That it is ready to drive, such as wipers, electrical systems, tire systems and brake systems, etc.
Dr. Opas continued that when it’s raining or the road is wet should not drive fast Especially during the first 10 minutes of rain, the car has a high chance of an accident. Because rainwater washes off oil and dust stains on the road surface. As a result, the car slipped and lost control until an accident occurred. For how to drive safely during the rain and there is flooding on the road is 1. Reduce the driving speed than normal. due to wet road surface The car will use more braking distance. The speed should be used appropriately with road conditions and distance in looking at the route. It will help to control the car effectively. 2. Turn on the low light to see things. on the road more clearly And other cars can see our car in the distance. 3. Adjust the speed of the wiper blades in relation to the strength of the rain. to help see the path at all times 4. Distance from the back of the car in front at least 10-15 meters more than usual to provide sufficient and safe braking distance. 5. Avoid overtaking If necessary, assess the situation carefully before overtaking. 6. In the event that the vehicle slips or floats Do not step on the brakes until the wheels stop spinning immediately. It may cause the car to overturn. Should use a low gear and slowly brake to reduce speed. Then step on the brakes to stop the car and 7. when driving through flooded roads Please stop assessing the situation first. If the water level is higher than the edge of the car door should not drive through Avoid using other routes instead. .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency