Diksia.com - With the school holidays approaching, taking the family on a trip to some of the country’s top tourist destinations is an option.
And, of course, a private car allows for a more flexible vacation. Because you can manage your own time.
When you take your family on a trip, remember to always pay attention to your child’s safety and comfort during the trip.
For judges who drive on vacation, there are many considerations when deciding on overnight breaks. Here are some tips for driving safely and comfortably with his Auto2000 during school holidays.
1. Do not use a mattress when sleeping in the car
Mattresses can only be used for overnight stays when the vehicle is stationary.
Do not unfold the mattress while driving for any reason, such as for your child to sleep or play safely.
While the vehicle is in motion, all passengers must be seated according to their seat positions and wear seat belts.
In theory, anything not attached to the vehicle should move at the same speed.
For example, if a car is traveling at 80 km/h, an occupant not wearing a seatbelt will be traveling at 80 km/h at the time of the collision.
Of course, judges don’t want their favorite child thrown out of bed because they slept in it while the car was running.
2. Sleep with the car air conditioner on
If you are staying in the car and want to turn on the air conditioner, open the left and right front windows about 2 cm to allow air to circulate.
You can also select the open position in the vehicle’s AC recirculation menu to allow fresh air in.
Set a target bedtime on your phone’s alarm (for example, 30 minutes).
Alarms also keep us from getting too deep sleep and remind us if we have trouble breathing or other problems.
If you feel nauseous, dizzy, or otherwise uncomfortable, get up and open the car door immediately. If you have trouble breathing and need someone else’s help, honk your horn.
3. Toxic gas hazard
Oxygen levels in the car are low and carbon monoxide (CO) levels are high, usually from car engine exhaust, which can cause suffocation.
The gas is odorless, so victims are unaware of the potential danger. Closed air conditioning circulation accelerates the diffusion process of toxic gases.
At certain levels, CO gas is still safe for humans. However, as CO levels increase and oxygen levels in the blood decrease, the body becomes intoxicated and debilitated until it eventually loses consciousness. In many cases, victims do not even know that they have been poisoned by the toxic gas.
The risk of CO gas poisoning is much lower when the vehicle is in motion, as the person is conscious and quickly senses abnormalities.
Also, gusts of wind can push toxic fumes backwards from under the car and not into the passenger compartment.
4. Find a safe parking spot
What if I’m driving alone and I’m still sleeping because I’ve exceeded my driving time for the day?
Avoid sleeping in enclosed areas such as basements. Air circulation is poor in this area, making it difficult for poisonous gases to escape.
Find a place where you feel really safe. For rest stops and gas stations, look for locations near busy areas such as guard posts and mini markets.
If you are sleeping at night and the air is not hot, turn off the car engine and air conditioner and open the windows.
