If you go on the road in the fall, don’t press the button that keeps the outside air out of your car. It is better, especially in autumn, to let fresh air flow into the car.
Summer is over and is making way for autumn. The sun sets earlier and temperatures drop. You also notice it in the light and brightness. Of course the weather is also a bit worse and more uncertain. This entails risks on the road.
Make sure you have a good overview behind the wheel
In these deteriorating conditions, you have to be alert behind the wheel, even more so than you normally are. You must ensure optimal visibility in all circumstances.
Let fresh air flow into your car
A clean and clear windshield is important. After all, it provides the most unobstructed view you need while on the road. If your car is always outside, remember to remove the dead leaves before you drive away, for example if they are at the bottom of the windscreen on the ventilation grille. Even more important: let fresh air flow into the car. Do not touch the button that switches on the recirculation mode of the ventilation. If it is switched on, there is a chance that you will see considerably less through the window. This in turn increases the risk of an accident, especially when it is cold and wet.
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Recirculation mode can increase humidity
By switching on air recirculation you prevent fresh air from outside from entering the car. As a result, the air in the car is blown around again and again. This increases the humidity in the car and can translate into mist on the windshield when it is cold.
Fresh air is better for concentration
In addition, recirculation increases the heat in the cockpit, which makes you a bit drowsy and reduces concentration, partly because less and less oxygen is available. It is best to leave the circulation normal and ventilate the car well. This could also be done by opening the window. In any case, only use the air recirculation button if it is really necessary and then only for a very short time. For example, to keep contaminated air outside the car.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl