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Driving a car: ADAC warns danger because of wrong clothes in the car

27.01.2022 updated: 16:19

When driving in winter, it is better to do without your thick jacket. The ADAC warns of a possible danger.

Germany- those who leave the house in low temperatures should dress according to the onion principle: with several layers and a thick jacket over them. However, passengers should avoid wearing anoraks while driving in cars. RUHR24* knows the details.

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Driving in winter: ADAC warning – the wrong clothing can be a major risk

Being on the road in winter with your car often means to pay attention to certain measures. So some items are not allowed to stay in the car for a long time during frost*. Even when scratching the windshield of your car, it is important to behave correctly in order to avoid a fine*.

Not only icy and fogged windows* and running engines can become a danger when removing frost from the car. Even people who wear a thick winter jacket while driving expose themselves to a certain risk. The ADAC currently points this out.

This is mainly due to the fact that the belt does not fit properly when a full jacket is worn. In the event of a dangerous situation, this can have serious consequences for the health of the passengers. Seat belts can cut deep into the abdomen of both adults and children, says automobile club.

Driving a car in winter – health of children and adults at risk

This could seriously injure soft organs, such as the intestine, liver or spleen, the ADAC clarifies. Also internal bleedings are not excluded as consequence (further news to warnings and recalls* with RUHR24).

This shows a test of the general german automobile club e. V., (ADAC) in which a child dummy and an adult figure in a thick anorak were each strapped onto a vehicle seat and then thrown back with the force of an impact at 16 kilometers per hour.

To avoid such dangerous situations, the portal advises friend, it is better to protect children from the cold in the car with a warm blanket. If you can’t do without a thick coat as an adult, you should "push the garment up a bit", to make the seat belt fit better, the portal advises.

winter clothing: avoid wearing scarves and gloves while driving

In addition to the jacket, other winter clothing also represents a not inconsiderable risk in terms of safety when driving in winter. This is especially true for accessories and shoes.

So drivers of the car should do without gloves as long as the engine is running. The lined variety in particular can impair the grip of your fingers on the steering wheel. Scarf and cap should also be chosen with care or better put aside for the duration of the trip. Otherwise, a clear view is not guaranteed.

Driving in winter: choose safe shoes as a driver

Special attention should also be paid to the choice of shoes. Officially, there are no regulations on what footwear may or may not be worn. But if you are involved in an accident, unsuitable shoes for the trip can cause problems with your insurance (more news on weather and climate* at RUHR24).

Drivers should therefore make sure that, despite their winter shoes, they still have "sensitive handling of the gas and brake" have. This will enable you to react appropriately and in good time. *RUHR24 is part of the editorial network of IPPEN.MEDIA.

Column list image:© mychele daniau/ AFP, winfried rothermel/dpa; collage: RUHR24

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You can try to clean the car seat with carbonated mineral water

If you have carbonated mineral water close at hand the next time you have a mishap, you can immediately try to clean the car seat with it. This is the SOS method, which is basically suitable for all stains. Pour some mineral water on the stain and blot it with a clean cloth. Avoid rubbing.

2. Cleaning the car seat with gall soap

Gall soap works wonders for grease stains , blood stains or coffee stains on car seats. Wet the gall soap a little. Rub the stain with the soap and let it work for a short time. Then try to dab out the stain with a damp cloth. In the meantime, wash the cloth again and again so that the gel soap can dissolve from the material. In the end, you can try to remove some moisture from the treated area with a dry cloth.

Tip: an alternative to gall soap is washing powder. Fill a washing powder cup about a quarter full and add the contents to two liters of water. dab this mixture on the stain, let it soak in and dab again with clean water.

3. Cleaning car seats with vinegar essence

Coffee, milk and other stains are easy to remove with vinegar essence and water

vinegar and vinegar essence disinfect and neutralize odors from milk, coffee, urine, or vomit. However, vinegar essence also removes dirt and is therefore also suitable for cleaning a car seat. Mix about one liter of water with three tablespoons of vinegar essence. You can then rub the mixture of vinegar essence and water into the car seat with a sponge. Afterwards, leave the window open for several hours so that the acrid smell of vinegar dissipates.

Tip: as an alternative to vinegar essence, you can also use citric acid use to clean the car seat. it has the same neutralizing effect as vinegar.

4. Cleaning car seats with shaving foam

another home remedy to clean car seats is shaving cream. Shaving foam is especially suitable if you want to clean the whole area water stains or remove grease stains would like. it is a home remedy alternative to upholstery foam cleaner. The method is very easy: spray the stain with shaving foam, rub the foam in with circular motions and let it work in. You can then remove the shaving foam with a vacuum cleaner.

5. Cleaning the car seat with a cool battery

Do you want to remove chewing gum? You can put a cold pack on the gum stain of your car seat. This will make the gum cold and hard. It is then easier to scrape off. An alternative to this is adhesive tape: keep pressing fresh tape onto the chewing gum. This way the gum will stick to the tape piece by piece.

If the gum is detached, it can leave unsightly edges. Try to dissolve the rest of the gum with water and detergent to clean your car seat.

A little baking soda can also be used to clean car seats

Even with a little baking soda as a home remedy you can treat a stain and neutralize unpleasant odors. Apply the sodium bicarbonate powder directly to the stain and dampen the area with a clean, damp cloth.

To save you from having to clean the car seat too often, there are a few things you can do in advance:

If you are driving on winter roads, it is better to adapt your driving style to ice and snow and not just rely on the technology. A few tips will help.

Winter brings the threat of snow, icy roads and ice to motorists. Tips can help keep you safe while driving

Rain and cold and soon snow: winter is just around the corner. And in some places the roads can already become slippery. Then it’s a case of taking your foot off the gas, keeping an even greater distance and approaching traffic lights and intersections at a slower speed, advises the Gesellschaft fur technische uberwachung (GTu). The days get shorter in winter, the braking distances longer.

Most cars today have an anti-lock braking system (ABS). If you have to brake hard, put your foot down, says the GTu. The car can still be steered if necessary, for example to avoid obstacles. But even if you have other electronic aids on board, such as a stability program, you should not take any risks and drive carefully.

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The laws of driving physics always remain in force, says the GTu. Very old cars still without ABS are better braked more gently. Otherwise, the wheels lock up quickly on ice and snow – and no longer transmit steering movements.

How fast can you drive in snow?

In snow, slush and ice, the world quickly looks very different for car drivers. The braking distance is longer, grip is reduced and special attention is required when steering. Basically, it is recommended that in winter weather, i.e. ice and snow, the speed should be reduced by half. This will result in the braking distance remaining unchanged. In the case of ice, it is even recommended to reduce the speed by up to 70%.

How to drive when it snows?

Drivers should generally avoid hectic steering on slippery terrain to avoid skidding. And winter drivers also step on the gas by stroking the pedal rather than pedaling. A higher gear than usual helps to prevent sudden wheel spin and can calm the body movements.

More about driving in winter:

Ice scraper or warm water:tips and tricks against ice on the windshield
Snowfall and traffic jams:what drivers should have with them: through the cold without problems – this is how a motorhome overwinters

If you drive a front-wheel drive car, you can spin the front wheels on snow if you accelerate too much when cornering. The car then pushes over the front wheels toward the edge of the curve, understeering. In such a situation, the speed should be reduced. Then the wheels can grip again and the car follows the turned steering again.

Skillfully driving the car in the snow

If the rear axle drives the car, the rear end can break away if too much gas is applied. Here, quick countersteering with feeling is required to catch the car again. The best way to practice this is to take part in a driving course. All-wheel drive cars have an advantage, according to GTu. These show their strengths both when starting and in the curve. Because you can distribute the forces of the drive more evenly to the wheels. When braking, however, there are then no more advantages.

Despite caution and good all-season or winter tires: if the black ice is reflected on the road, liability is almost nil even if the tires are intact. Then it makes more sense to wait for the gritting service to arrive.

A car drives across a snow-covered road. Caution is advised. (Symbol image)

What to do if you slide in the snow?

At first, one should not react hectically or make jerky movements. If you jerk the steering wheel, you could only make your situation worse. The steering wheel should be held as steady as possible with both hands and only steered gently, if at all.
In addition, full braking is counterproductive and should be avoided. Slight braking, on the other hand, is called for in the event of a slippery ride in the snow. Most vehicles also have an anti-lock braking system that helps prevent loss of control of the vehicle.

What to do if your car gets stuck in the snow?

Keeping calm! First of all, it is advisable to remove all visible snow obstructions. You should also get help and ask the helpers to rock the car back and forth so that the tires are jerked out of the stuck spot. It is important to start slowly in a low gear.

If all this is unsuccessful, car floor mats, for example, can help restore grip to the drive wheels. They serve as a starting aid instead of the slippery underground. Cat litter, which can be stored in the trunk for such emergencies, could also help to move the car again.

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