1.Reasonable arrangement of driving time
Summer heat usually peaks at noon and in the afternoon, when the light is strong, the temperature rises suddenly, the truck driving is not good, so truckers should try to avoid driving during this time. You can choose to drive in the early morning or evening when the temperature is lower, which can effectively reduce the adverse effects of high temperature on driving.
In addition, in the process of driving to pay attention to their own health, timely rest, supplemental water, and avoid prolonged exposure to high temperature environment.
2.Regularly check the condition of the vehicle
High-temperature weather can easily lead to increased vehicle failures, in order to ensure safe and stable driving, truckers should regularly check the vehicle’s important parts, including the cooling system, tires, braking system, etc., the good condition of these key components is essential to deal with driving in hot weather.
Regularly check the cooling system of the vehicle to ensure that the engine can maintain a suitable working temperature in the high temperature environment, to prevent overheating caused by failure. Also keep an eye on tire wear and maintain proper tire pressure and tread condition to ensure better grip and stability when driving on hot roads.
In addition, carefully check the braking system to ensure good braking performance, so as to stop the vehicle in time in case of emergency, and to ensure the safety and stability of the vehicle driving in hot weather.
3.Reasonable planning of driving routes
Summer heat can easily lead to road cracking, subsidence and other problems, in order to avoid difficulties in driving, truckers should reasonably plan driving routes.
It is recommended to choose wide, smooth roads, avoid mountain roads, dangerous roads and other difficult sections to ensure smooth and safe driving. Reasonable planning of driving routes not only helps to reduce the probability of vehicles encountering road problems, but also improves the efficiency of truck driving, reduces unnecessary delays and risks, and ensures smooth and safe driving to the destination.