66 CESVI TIPS 2011 ABLA YEARBOOK Thinking about accidents caused by poor visibility, regarding the rear and blind spots, CESVI Brasil conducted a study that classifies vehicles according to visibility. In order to define specifications and parameters, visibility is aided by the vehicle’s external and internal mirrors. The factors that influence visibility are the windows, rear view mirrors, the car body and blind spots. Hence, three types of visibility for vehicles were analyzed: • Rear view (provided by the rear view mirror). • Side view (provided by the side mirrors). • Front View (verification of the obstruction to visibility caused by the ‘A’ column). An average of the results for the three types of visibility (rear, side and front) produces the overall figure for the vehicle’s visibility. Classification is presented in intervals between 0.5 and five stars, allowing for a variation of 0.5 stars in scores. The higher the score, the better the visibility. On the CESVI website you can compare models, using all the rankings produced by the institution: www.cesvibrasil.com.br/indices/comparativo.aspx Visibility rating In large cities, some drivers have to face flooding. Here are ten tips from CESVI on how to save your vehicle: 1. Never attempt to re-start the car if the engine dies. 2. Most manufacturers say that the water level should not rise above the wheel hub. 3. Drive slowly. 4. In vehicles with automatic transmissions, select first gear. 5. Traction settings, such as for winter or snow, help in these situations. 6. The loss of grip for pump pulleys and in power steering does not make driving impossible. 7. Turn off the air conditioning. 8. If you have been in a serious flood, have the car checked out. 9. When going through the most serious floods, check the canister, transmission and differential oil. 10. If frequently going through floods, clean the ventilation system. 10 Tips on how to save your car in a flood
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