Driving in summer conditions heatwave often not something pleasant and there are many who avoid it. But when it is necessary to move someone, then this movement should be done with care and the driver should take all the necessary measures to protect himself from the unbearable heat.

The heat makes compulsory the use of the car’s air conditioner. This means that it must have been done first cleaning the air conditioning systemso that it does not smell and to perform at its maximum.

The ideal temperature is between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius. When the air conditioning is running the windows should be closed to allow it to perform better. Once it is in operation, it is good to leave the windows open for a few seconds until the hot air trapped in the car cabin leaves. A good temperature in the cabin of a car helps driving and ensures comfort.

It is good to go around during the hours with less heat. Morning and evening hours are the best if we plan to do long journeys or travel when there is a heat wave. We make sure to avoid midday, but also the afternoon when the asphalt burns.

When we stop even for a few minutes leaving the car, under no circumstances we do not allow children and pets in it. On the other hand, when we travel we make sure to make frequent stops, because we need rest. High temperatures tire the driver and passengers. On our return to the car we open the windows again for a while and turn on the air conditioning.

The parking spaces under trees and canopies are ideal in summer. If we can’t find it, then it’s good to use it sun protection to protect the electronic systems of our vehicle and the dashboard.

Whether it’s a short trip or a longer one, we make sure we have it always with us water. Cool water helps with hydration. A good quality thermos will help the situation not only during our movements in the city, but also outside it.

When we move we should have lower speeds and at longer distances, with faithful observance of the KOK limits. Accelerations and decelerations should be done gently.

Clothing is another important factor when driving on hot days. Light-colored and roomy clothes help the driver. He should always wear shoes.

If an insect gets into the car, first stop the vehicle and then try to get it out of the cabin. Never while driving, because there is a chance of an accident.

The driver must take care of the brake, engine cooling and air conditioning systems. This means a regular check of its fluids, where it can (it can’t check the air conditioning fluids for example), while car maintenance should be imperative, especially if the car is going on a journey. One well maintained car is not only safer, but also offers better fuel economy.

Finally, O tire check it should be done regularly. The increase in temperature increases the pressure of the tire, causing it to go beyond the limits given by the manufacturers and reduce the percentages of adhesion. It is a good idea to almost always check before every trip where the stress on the tires is high and the temperatures that develop are high.