Bangkok--18 Apr--Total Quality PR
Songkran festival is upon us once again and many drivers are planning for a long vacation or trip home in another province, so here are some useful driving safety tips from NEW MG6.
The key to safety for long distance driving during festive holidays and regular times is not that your car is fully maintained and ready, but also the readiness of the driver. Therefore, prior to long distance driving, drivers should get plenty of rest. And now that both driver and car ready, let's power to control with NEW MG6!
1. Be mindful of motorcycles and bicycles
Motorcycles and bicycles are the most common vehicles upcountry and drivers must be especially mindful of these vehicles whose changes of directions can often be unpredictable, so do slow down when driving through community areas for extra margin of safety.
2. Maintain visibility at night
Some drivers prefer to drive at night because of lesser traffic and more comfortable weather, but there are also increased risks including reduced visibility and many upcountry roads are not well lit or even none at all. In such condition, the driver should drive at a reduced speed than he or she would normally drive during the day. However, premium sporty car like the NEW MG6 is well equipped with Cornering Lights, Auto-Leveling Headlights and Headlight Washers to optimize visibility for the driver throughout the drive.
3. Do not panic if there is a puncture
Even when the driver takes every precaution to ready the car, but a little mishap like a tyre puncture could occur and lead to a nasty situation. When faced with a puncture, the driver must not panic, try to keep the car in the lane, gradually reduce speed and gently apply the brakes to bring the car to a stop on the side of the road. NEW MG6 driver would be happy to know that the car is equipped with Indirect Monitor Tire System which can warn the driver of tyre pressure loss in advance.
4. Reduce speed on unfamiliar roads
When driving on unfamiliar roads, more decisions are needed especially for making turns, so give yourself more time by slowing down. Better yet, plan your driving route before taking off. The NEW MG6 is equipped with the intelligent inkaNet connectivity with satellite navigation which can also show you points of interests along your route and provide you real-time traffic information so you can adjust your driving route as appropriate.
5. Take a break at regular intervals
For distances of 200 kilometres, the driver should take a break at regular intervals as a rest for both driver and car. During this stop, you can perform a simple Remote Vehicle Diagnosis via an app on the display screen which checks upon the integrity of various systems including the engine and safety equipment such as the brakes and airbags.
6. Be mindful on slippery and winding roads
Slippery and winding roads are where many incidents can occur during long distance travel, so reduce your speed to a manageable and suitable level to ensure safe passages. Each NEW MG6 is equipped with Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Curve Brake Control (CBC) for superior driving confidence and safety.
7. Driving in low gear for hill ascents and descents
Drivers planning to drive up the mountains or hilly terrains should also drive more slowly to prevent burning their brakes or clutch. The NEW MG6 feature a clever 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) automatic transmission which can downshift a gear in just 0.2 second. It also offer a Sport Mode which enable to driver to manually change gears in Tiptronic style via shift paddles behind the steering wheel. During this festive season, you might come across heavy traffic on the hills, but rest assured that the MG6 with its standard Hill Start Assist System (HAS) and Auto Hold will make light of what would normally be tricky situations.
MG hopes that the above tips will help ease your road trip during this long vacation, boost a little more confidence to reach your destination safely. And if you're taking on the trip with best-in-class safety features on NEW MG6, you can enjoy pleasant drive with "Power to Control".