Every time I get out of the car, I get an electric shock when I touch the driver's door. Is there anything I can do to stop this?
This is usually caused by a build-up of static electricity generated by your clothes rubbing against your car seat fabric. It is rare in a humid place such as Singapore, but it can happen.
Certain types of fabric cause more static electricity than others.
To avoid it, keep your hand on the metal doorframe as you are getting out, until you are fully out of the car. You may also hold your metal car key in your hand to let the electricity discharge through the keys.
Automobile Association of Singapore
Extracted from: The Straits Times newspaper
West Coast Plaza
12 years ago
