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BBC Top Tips for driving in snowy conditions
The recent conditions make for challenging driving conditions. Click here for some excellent tips from the BBC.
In brief we advise:
If you can possibly avoid driving you should!
Slowing with the brakes or the engine both risk locking the wheels in very slippery conditions.
Use a feather-light touch on the controls and think well ahead.
Remember that ABS (anti-lock brakes) while helpful in poor conditions, don’t give any extra grip.
Road markings and signs may be completely hidden – watch out for other drivers assuming priority or taking the wrong position.
Check everything before you set out on short or long journeys.
Things to do before you LEAVE
- Levels – fuel, oil, coolant, screenwash (at winter dilution)
- Electrics – are all your lights working, do you have spare bulbs
- Air – check your tyre pressures and condition (min 3mm tread)
- Vision – clear ALL the windows and mirrors, check the condition of your wipers (front and back)
- Economy – plan your journey, take only what you need
In addition in severe weather take additional supplies, warm clothing, a warm drink, blanket, torch and perhaps shovel. Plan your trip to avoid potential trouble spots e.g. exposed roads across hills or open plains, steep hills. Have a fully charged mobile phone with you (but switched off until you have stopped of course!).
