Winter driving tips as cold snap grips UK
Leading road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has offered winter driving tips as the first cold snap of the season grips the UK.
It has urged motorists to only drive if essential, but to take a number of safety measures if they have to take to the roads.
These include planning journeys carefully as snow and ice causes disruption and makes driving more treacherous, and to check fuel and battery levels before leaving home, as well as oil, screen-wash and lights.
To stay safe, it has compiled a full to-do list for motorists. This includes listening to weather updates and planning routes accordingly, ensuring mobile phones are fully charged, and driving at a slower speed than normal and ensuring a safe distance to the car in front.
Winter driving tips
GEM head of road safety James Luckhurst said: “It will be cold and unsettled through this week, with frequent snow showers in some areas and the threat of icy conditions for many. Conditions are expected to remain challenging into the weekend, with high winds and heavy rain sweeping in to affect all parts.
“We encourage drivers to plan carefully before setting out, and to consider postponing unnecessary journeys if conditions are difficult. By doing so you will be avoiding a lot of potential trouble for yourself, and ensures you don’t put additional strain on emergency and recovery crews, who will be at full stretch in the coming days, even with significantly reduced traffic volumes.”
