The Citizen, 2016-10-20, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016. PAGE 17.
Harsh weather wears on vehicles, requires vigilance
Wear and tear
Regular wear and tear occurs on all vehicles that travel the roadways and drivers need to
keep on top of maintenance to prevent dangerous situations. Winter weather, however, further
compounds the problems that can affect a car and require driviers to be vigilant in checking
everything from wipers to tires to the seals around doors and windows. inns Photo)
MS — As the seasons change,
motorists must take steps to
safeguard their vehicles, especially
when the season changes from fall to
winter. Each winter, many vehicles
are subjected to sub -zero
temperatures, snowfall and icy
Nighttime
hampered
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inspections of headlights and turn
them on at night to determine where
the lights are pointing. Drivers of
older vehicles with plastic lens
covers may notice the covers have
become cloudy or yellow. Such
covers should be polished or
replaced. If light from the headlights
is being aimed too low or unevenly,
adjust their aim on your own or ask
your mechanic to do so.
• Adjust your interior lighting:
Dashboard lighting can sometimes
affect driver visibility if the light is
too bright. When vehicle dashboard
lighting is too bright, the resulting
reflection can affect and distract
drivers' eyes, compromising their
ability to see the road. Dim
dashboard lighting to a level that
does not adversely affect your
ability to see the road at night, and
do the same with GPS systems if
they are reflecting too brightly as
well.
• Don't allow smoking inside
your vehicle: Smoking inside a
vehicle can affect driver visibility in
roads, and such conditions can take
their toll on vehicles over time.
Taking steps to prepare vehicles
for winter weather is a vital step that
can make cars and trucks safer for
drivers and their passengers.
• Battery: Old batteries should be
driving
by smoke
various ways. When drivers or their
passengers smoke inside a car, the
smoke that lingers can dry out
drivers' eyes, making their eyes tired
and forcing them to work harder to
stay open. In addition, smoke,
especially smoke from vaping, can
cloud up quickly, making drivers
feel as if they're looking through
dense fog just to see the road.
Finally, smoking inside a
vehicle can stain the interior of
vehicle windshields, making
it harder for drivers to see out
of the windshield to the
road ahead.
• Schedule routine vision
checkups: Nighttime drivers are
sometimes betrayed by their own
eyes. If it's been a while since you
have had a vision checkup, schedule
one. A new eyeglass or contact
prescription may be just what you
need to start seeing things more
clearly at night.
Nighttime driving can be difficult,
but drivers can take steps to make
themselves more comfortable when
driving after dark.
replaced before winter begins.
Without a strong, properly
functioning battery, engines cannot
turn over. Most batteries last
between three and five years.
However, extreme cold can
compromise batteries, especially
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Batteries are made up of acid and
water, and cold temperatures can
freeze the water, thereby affecting
battery performance.
Newer batteries can be protected
by starting the vehicle each day to
warm up and recharge the battery.
Let the car run for at least 10
minutes if you cannot take an
extended drive.
• Exterior maintenance: Keeping
a car waxed and sealed can help
maintain a durable exterior finish.
This includes not only the paint, but
the rubber and vinyl parts of the
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Winter is a good time to switch to
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