Tire grip on the road surface (Mitsubishi Galant 6)

Regularly check the air pressure in the tires and the degree of wear of the tire treads (tread depth). Both of these factors are extremely important in terms of good tire grip on the road surface and preventing aquaplaning, i.e. a sharp decrease in grip when driving into puddles. To ensure better vehicle control and traffic safety when the winter season arrives, use studded tires.

While driving, constantly monitor changes in road conditions, which are often very unstable. The presence of wet leaves on the road may not be as dangerous as black ice. Often, a seemingly clean and dry road surface can become icy in individual areas. Particularly dangerous conditions develop at air temperatures around 0°C, when puddles can alternate with ice, which makes the car's behavior especially unpredictable.

Be careful when downshifting an automatic transmission. On slippery surfaces, abrupt downshifting can cause the drive wheels to briefly slip and the vehicle to skid

The driver must exercise particular caution and attention when overtaking. Equally, you must be careful when your car is being overtaken by other vehicles. Splashes of water and dirt from under the wheels of the overtaken truck can dramatically impair visibility through the windshield. A gust of crosswind when overtaking a truck or bus is dangerous due to loss of control.

(The article is based on data from the website MITSUBISHIMAN)