As the UK gets set for a super-hot summer, some items in your car can become dangerous so the RAC has issued a warning to all motorists. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info Motorists are being urged to remove three items from their vehicles as summer heats up. The soaring temperatures can unexpectedly compromise your safety while driving. Although Scotland's first summer 'heatwave' was short-lived, other years have seen searing heat.
Before the mercury heats up again, drivers are now being advised to remove three items before the heat becomes unbearable. Firstly, bottled water. It's common to inadvertently leave a bottle of water in the car after a long day, reports the Express .
However, as temperatures increase , chemicals from the plastic bottle may seep into the water, rendering it unsafe for consumption. In extreme cases, they can intensify sunlight and potentially ignite a fire inside the vehicle. The safest option is to remove the bottle from the car to ensure both the car's safety and the water's freshness.
It might come as a surprise, but most standard over-the-counter drugs like paracetamol, calpol, and other analgesics have a maximum temperature at which they remain effective. Leaving a packet of painkillers in a hot car could render them less effective or entirely useless. In fact, most commercial painkillers and medicines are only rated up to 25C, which mean.