How To Protect Your Driving Safety During A Heatwave?
Some time ago ,Mr. Zhang, a Qingdao driver, was driving a four-axle truck loaded with nearly 25 tons of live chickens along the G15 Shenhai Expressway from Yantai to Linyi. On the way, a tire on the left rear end of the truck burst and caught fire. Fortunately, toll station staff and the driver promptly extinguished the fire with fire extinguishers, successfully preventing the spread of the blaze.
These two incidents remind us that tires, as an indispensable part of vehicle operation, have a direct impact on driving safety. So, we need to know why do tires catch fire, and how can we avoid similar incidents.
Some people doubt that tire fires are due to tire quality issues.
Is that really the case?
Tires are made of rubber, and they won't catch fire under normal driving conditions. However, excessive heat, prolonged friction, and harsh braking can generate a large amount of heat, leading to combustion. Additionally, factors like tire aging, severe wear, and excessive tire pressure can also increase the risk of tire fires.
How to avoid tire fire?
Drivers need to check tire wear, air pressure, and other factors regularly. Especially during the hot summer months, when tires tend to heat up and the rubber softens, a tire that is significantly worn, overheated, or overinflated can easily burst if it hits a hard object while driving at high speeds.
Overloading not only puts excessive pressure on the tires but also increases the risk of tire fires. Therefore, drivers must comply with traffic regulations and avoid overloading.
Long periods of continuous driving can lead to increased tire temperatures, which heightens the risk of fire. Therefore, it is recommended to take a half-hour break every 4 hours to allow the tires to cool down sufficiently.
Avoid harsh driving behaviors such as emergency braking, sharp turns, and prolonged or forceful braking on long downhill roads. These behaviors can cause excessive friction between the tire and the ground, leading to tire fires.
Emergency response
If a tire fire occurs, the driver should first remain calm and quickly move the vehicle to a safe area. Then, you can use a fire extinguisher or other firefighting tools to put out the fire. If the flames cannot be controlled, call 119 for help immediately.
Tires are pivotal to driving safety. In hot summers, it's crucial to keep an eye on tires condition to prevent accidents. Moreover, choosing the right tire products is also important. For instance, Aulice's AR218 and AR268 boast high temperature tolerance, low heat generation, and excellent aging resistance. These features help reduce energy consumption, extend the product's lifespan, enhance comfort, and improve safety, ultimately providing you with a safer and more enjoyable driving experience.
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