The rate of accidents is actually 4 times!?
*This article is from June 2021 and has been modified accordingly. Sentence / Shinichi Suzuki, Keiichi Nagata (image gallery commentary), best car editorial department
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■Driving conditions are different from sunny days. Accident rate quadruples in rainy weather?
●There are various causes of accidents. Accidents can be avoided with daily maintenance!
■In-depth commentary by a car journalist! 7 checkpoints for your car on a rainy day
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●Check01: First of all, look at the tires
→Tire CHECK POINT!
●If the groove becomes less than 3mm (*), replace immediately! ● Insufficient air pressure will not allow the tires to perform at their best. Check your air pressure!
●Check02: Is the wiper in good condition?
→Wiper CHECK POINT
●Wiper rubber deteriorates over time. If it shrinks or cracks, it needs to be replaced! If there is unevenness in wiping, let's replace it
●Check03: Is the windshield clear and visibility good?
→Windshield CHECK POINT
●Take precautionary measures with glass cleaner on the inside ●Firmly apply a water-repellent coating on the outside. Prevent poor visibility by implementing oil film measures
●Check04: For some reason, can you see the side mirrors that tend to go through?
→Side mirror CHECK POINT
●Mirror to make the blind spot visible, use a coating agent when it becomes invisible due to raindrops! ● If you get wet on the go, you can wipe it with a towel once.
●Check05: "I haven't changed this battery for a long time." Is the battery in good health?
→Battery CHECK POINT
●If you haven't replaced it for a long time or feel that it's too weak, replace it without hesitation!
●Check06: There's a bad smell coming from the air conditioner...!??
→AIR CONDITIONER CHECK POINT
●Car air conditioners also have filters, which are also regular replacement parts! ●Check07: Don't leave raindrops on the body! →BODY CHECK POINT ● Water causes rust on the body! ●You still need to be careful in places where water accumulates locally! The next page is: If you don't get it right, it will cost you 100,000!?
