The monsoon season brings with it specific challenges for drivers. Dealing with flooded streets, traffic jams, and vehicles breaking down in the middle of the road are common issues. Careful driving and preventative measures are important.
Here is essential advice to help you handle car breakdowns in the rain and take care of your car during the monsoon.
### Understanding Auto-Locking Features
Many modern cars have auto-locking systems. In flood situations, doors can lock automatically. Stay calm and try not to turn off the car, and drive carefully. If the car stops working and the door will not open, breaking the side window is the easiest and safest method. Breaking the front windshield can be hard and costly.
### Driving on Waterlogged Roads
If the road has water on it, don’t stop your car in the middle of the road. Doing this can allow water to get into the engine and cause damage. Repairs can be expensive if water enters the engine.
### What to Do If Your Car Breaks Down in Water
Many people try to restart the car after it breaks down, but this is a bad idea. Water can damage the engine. Instead, move the car to a safe place and call for help.
### Where to Drive on the Road
The center part of the road is higher than the sides to help water drain away. Try driving in the middle lane. This will help to keep the car safe.
### Speed and Brakes in the Rain
It can be fun to drive fast in the rain, but it can be dangerous. Driving fast means you have to brake often, which can cause water to get into the brakes. Always drive slowly and carefully in the rain.
### Important Contacts and a Power Bank
Keep the numbers of your insurance company, roadside assistance, tow truck service, and car repair shop saved in your phone. Share your route if you are traveling a long distance and always carry a power bank to make sure you can contact people when you need to.