Horror moment: Spider in the car - this is how you get the situation under control
Created: 05/06/2022, 16:40
By: Anna Maureen Bremer
The list of known spider species has grown to 50,000 entries.
However, it is of little use to people who are afraid of the animals to be able to name the crawling animals exactly.
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Arno Burgi
Don't lose your nerve now: If you discover a spider or a wasp in the vehicle, you should definitely follow a few steps.
For arachnophobes - i.e. people who are afraid of spiders - it is a nightmare: while driving the eight-legged friend suddenly sits in their field of vision.
The chances of escaping are limited, you may be sitting behind the wheel yourself and should under no circumstances simply turn it around.
Even a wasp can cause extreme hectic in the vehicle.
But how does a road user behave correctly in a possible panic situation?
echo24.de
has three and a half tips for surviving the journey unscathed.
Spider or wasp in the vehicle: This is how drivers keep going
The fear of encountering a spider is not entirely unfounded: people in Baden-Württemberg should be particularly wary of eight types.
Just a few days ago, a woman in the Esslingen district caused an accident because of a spider in the car.
She reportedly lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a parked car.
Damage: around 32,000 euros.
Fortunately, the 20-year-old driver only sustained minor injuries.
echo24.de
has three and a half tips on how road users can get to their destination safely despite their fear of spiders and wasps.
Because "just stay cool" and don't panic is certainly the best thing to do in the situation, but at least it helps as advice in the moment of shock.
What to do if a spider or wasp appeared in the car while driving?
Eyes open and through!
Then pull over to the right as quickly as possible.
That thing has to go!
Try to catch the spider or ask someone to help you.
A spider catcher can be useful because you don't have to get too close to the animal.
Half tip, because you should
n't
do this: Use anti-spider spray in the car.
While it serves its purpose, it is bad for your health when inhaled.
Reduce the risk of an encounter while driving and check the car before you start your journey.
A message that will not please spider enemies either: A species of spider is spreading further: The South Russian tarantula has conquered the Czech Republic and Austria.
echo24.de
reveals whether she will soon be coming to Germany.
