In special weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice, the correct use of the brakes is crucial to ensuring driving safety. This article will introduce how to use the brakes correctly in special weather to provide advice for drivers to maintain vehicle stability and driving safety.

Firstly, the road surface under special weather conditions often becomes slippery or icy, which greatly affects braking performance. Therefore, drivers should incorporate the use and precautions of the brake system into their driving habits.

Increase the following distance: In rainy or snowy days, the road is often wet and slippery, and the Braking distance will be significantly extended. In order to prevent rear end collision, it is recommended to increase the following distance from the vehicle in front under these weather conditions to ensure sufficient reaction time and Braking distance.
Slow and stable braking: Avoid sudden braking or forceful pressing of the brake pedal. Lack of friction on rainy or snowy roads, sudden braking may cause the vehicle to lose control. When it is necessary to slow down or stop, slow and stable braking should be used, gradually slowing down to a safe speed.
Minimize the use of emergency brakes: Try to avoid using emergency brakes in special weather conditions. Emergency braking may cause the vehicle to lose control due to slippery or icy road surfaces. If urgent braking is indeed necessary, lightly press the brake pedal for pre braking, and then apply greater force to increase stability and avoid vehicle sliding.
Avoid continuous braking: On long downhill sections in rainy or snowy days, avoid continuous braking. Continuous braking increases the frictional heat between the brake pads and brake discs, causing the brake system to overheat and weakening the braking effect. The low-speed gear and engine brake should be properly used to control the speed and reduce the load of the brake system.
Pay attention to the operation of anti slip system (ABS): many Hyundai Motor Company are equipped with anti slip system (ABS). When emergency braking occurs, the ABS system will automatically control the braking force to avoid wheel lockup. In special weather conditions, if the vehicle is equipped with an ABS system, the driver should believe in the operation of the system and not lift their feet to apply the brakes or attempt to manually control the brakes.

Overall, it is very important to use the brakes correctly in special weather conditions. The driver should adjust the brake operation according to the road conditions and weather conditions, and maintain a stable Braking distance and speed to ensure the driving safety of himself and others. In addition, closely monitoring the condition of the vehicle’s braking system, regular maintenance and inspection of brake pads, brake discs, etc. are also important measures to ensure normal braking performance