Summer is in top form. The temperatures are going up to almost 40 degrees today. Outdoor pool operators will be happy. Many will also be looking to cool off at the Lusatian Lakes or in their own pool. Doctors advise: drink a lot, preferably mineral water or tea, also wear light clothing and avoid heavy physical work if possible. The emergency rooms here in Lusatia are prepared for heat patients.
What should drivers consider?
Don’t fill up to the brim. Fuel expands when it heats up. Gasoline can escape through the tank vent and, in the worst case, ignite. In a 50-liter tank, the expansion volume is one liter. The tire pressure is slightly higher at these temperatures, but this does not affect safety. However, UV rays cause the rubber to age faster and become porous.
And please take breaks on longer journeys. Drink a lot – only alcohol-free, of course. Did you know: At temperatures above 30 degrees, the number of accidents increases by a good fifth.