GravillonsBosnie-Herzégovine
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Bosnie-Herzégovine
1. Gravillons
Les gravillons sont de petites pierres ou du gravier présents à la surface de la route, souvent après des travaux ou un traitement de surface. Ils peuvent réduire l’adhérence, augmenter la distance de freinage et être projetés par les véhicules, au risque d’endommager les pare-brise ou d’autres véhicules. Les conducteurs doivent ralentir, augmenter la distance de sécurité et éviter les accélérations, freinages ou mouvements de direction brusques. Il convient également de garder davantage d’espace par rapport aux autres véhicules lorsque leurs pneus peuvent projeter des pierres.
What are loose chippings?
Loose chippings are small stones or pieces of gravel lying loose on the road surface, often after resurfacing or road maintenance.
Why are loose chippings dangerous?
Loose stones can reduce tyre grip and vehicle control and may be thrown into the air by tyres, potentially damaging windscreens or other vehicles.
How should you drive on loose chippings?
Reduce speed, increase your following distance and avoid sudden acceleration, braking or steering. Keep additional space from other vehicles where stones may be thrown up by their tyres.
Can loose chippings increase stopping distance?
Yes. Loose material between the tyres and road can reduce available grip, making braking and steering less effective.
Why are loose chippings common after roadworks?
Some road-surfacing methods use a layer of small stone aggregate. Until the material settles or excess stones are removed, loose chippings may remain on the surface.
Can loose chippings damage a vehicle?
Yes. Stones thrown up by tyres can cause chips or cracks in windscreens, headlights and vehicle paintwork.
