Things to keep in mind when riding a motorbike in hot sun

Hanoi and the North are on record sunny days, motorcyclists should pay attention to protect health as well as car care .

The weather in Hanoi and the North in recent days is hot, the temperature reaches 38 - 40 degrees Celsius, there are places over 40 degrees Celsius, the outdoor temperature is sometimes higher.

High temperature conditions, burning in the sunshine, have caused a lot of impacts on health as well as vehicles.

Here are the advice of experts when riding a motorbike in the hot sun.

Choose the appropriate route time

In summer, usually the hottest sunshine hours of the day from 12 noon to 2-3 pm. Therefore, if there is no rush, it is best to go out in the morning or evening only to avoid peak sunshine hours.

Rest and drink enough water

If traveling long distance, it is possible to carry a water tank.

Motorcyclists face much higher temperatures than in cars. Too much sweat makes the body lose water quickly, so more water needs to be compensated than normal. Should drink more water containing more mineral salts to compensate for the lost salt when sweating a lot. If traveling long distance, it is possible to carry a water tank.

Whenever you feel tired or dizzy, stop at places where there is shade or water shop to recover and make up for the lost water due to perspiration. At this time, the vehicle is also 'rested', limiting the occurrence of unexpected incidents.

Equip protective gear

Compared to people in cars, motorcyclists will feel unable to 'survive' without the protection because the sunshine not only causes discomfort but also is very harmful to the skin. Therefore, pay attention to wearing long clothes to avoid burned skin directly in the sun, just create the necessary insulation layer, while avoiding dehydration for the body.

Comply with traffic laws

Motorcycle riders need to stop at the designated place.

The hot weather makes motorists often have the mentality of running really fast or finding cool places, but this psychology can be dangerous for motorcyclists and other vehicles themselves.

Psychology to find cool places is also shown in the way motorcyclists wait for red lights at the tree shade before reaching the intersection. Abruptly stopping a car at a tree in front of an intersection may cause a rear-end vehicle to crash, or interfere with other vehicles' traffic. Therefore, motorcyclists need to stop their vehicles in the right places to be safe for themselves and other traffic participants.

Car care

Dirt, sand on the engine, air filter, pipeline . make the engine work faster, reduce efficiency, especially under high temperatures. Therefore, it is recommended to wash the car frequently to clean the engine, check the air filter, clean, replace if necessary. Do not wash the car when the engine is still hot, after moving the road for a long time, wait for the new car to wash the car.

Tires are parts that come in direct contact with the road. Hot weather makes the air inside expand, risk of high tire explosion. Therefore, users should check tires and replace them when worn out. For moderate tire pressure, do not leave the tire too small, but do not pump too much.