Causes of car loss of control and how to handle it safely

  Cars losing control is the main cause of serious traffic accidents, so what is the cause and how to handle it safely?

Loss of control is a phenomenon in which the driver loses control of the vehicle. Most of the time, loss of control occurs suddenly and unexpectedly, making it difficult for the driver to react or handle the situation. Loss of control is one of the leading causes of traffic accidents.

Causes of car loss of control

There are many reasons why a car loses control, including objective and subjective factors. Usually, people divide the causes into two main groups: due to the driver making mistakes in driving techniques or due to incidents related to vehicle technical problems.

The causes of car loss of control are due to common driving techniques such as: not controlling the speed, speeding, reckless overtaking, mistaking the accelerator for the brake pedal, understeering or oversteering when cornering, not controlling the car well when going on slippery roads...

If the driver does not handle the situation calmly, the car can easily lose control and cause an accident. (Illustration photo).

The cause of a car losing control is due to common technical problems such as: the car losing its brakes, the car's steering wheel is off-center, the steering rack is off-center, the tire suddenly explodes, an important part in the steering system or in the operating system is damaged, stuck...

How to handle when the car loses control

When a car loses control, the more panicked the driver is, the harder it is to handle the situation. So the important thing to do is try to stay calm.

First, reduce the speed of the vehicle by slowly reducing the accelerator, shifting the vehicle to a lower gear to brake the engine. Note that you should only lightly press the brake, do not press the brake hard and continuously. Because if the vehicle is moving at high speed or the front/rear wheels are slipping, losing traction, braking hard will make the situation more dangerous such as causing the vehicle to lock the brakes, the wheels to lose traction, the vehicle to lose balance, leading to the vehicle skidding, spinning or flipping over...

Honking continuously and pulling over to the side of the road is one way to handle a car that loses control. (Illustration photo).

As the vehicle begins to slow down and the driver regains control, keep your eyes on the road and calmly steer the vehicle back into the lane. If possible, find a safe place to park and figure out how to handle the situation.

Important notes when handling car loss of control

In case the road ahead is not slippery, there are no obstacles, the car has ABS, EBD, BA brake assist features... the driver can brake suddenly.

In case the road ahead is slippery or has obstacles, you should only brake lightly (do not brake suddenly) and shift to a lower gear to brake the engine.

The most dangerous situation is losing control in an area with many cars or on a highway. If this happens, the driver needs to immediately turn on the warning lights and honk continuously to warn those around. Perform combined actions using the brakes and shifting to a lower gear to regain control of the vehicle. In an emergency, the driver may have to be mentally prepared for a collision. It is best to steer the vehicle to collide or drive to places with the least damage, such as into a field or into a bush.

In case the car loses its brakes, the driver should never put the car in neutral. Because putting the car in neutral will cause the car to lose control. In case the car is going downhill, putting the car in neutral will cause the car to go faster.

How to limit car loss of control

You can limit the phenomenon of losing control of your car with the following experiences:

Hold the steering wheel properly and sit in a comfortable driving position to be able to handle flexibly in all situations.

Drive at the prescribed speed, do not speed or exceed the speed limit, which is dangerous. Especially keep a safe distance from vehicles moving in the same direction.

Slow down before entering a corner. When entering a corner, keep a steady grip on the steering wheel and be extremely careful. Do not accelerate too early, reduce the throttle suddenly or brake suddenly while in the middle of a corner. Only use the cross-hand steering technique when driving at low speeds. When driving at high speeds, use the push-pull steering technique.

When driving in bad weather, foggy or slippery roads, drivers must not be complacent. Turn on the lights properly and keep a slow speed. Avoid sudden braking.

In addition to paying attention to driving techniques, you also need to pay attention to the condition of the vehicle. To ensure the vehicle operates smoothly and without problems, you need to have the vehicle checked and periodically maintained for the engine, gearbox, steering system, suspension system, tires, etc.

During the use of the vehicle, if you detect any unusual signs, especially in the steering system such as loose steering wheel, wobbly steering, uneven tire wear, engine fault light, transmission fault light on, etc., you should have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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