The British winter weather can be unpredictable. So, the best advice when severe weather hits is to stay off the road. But if you must drive, please make sure you are prepared for the conditions.
Plan your journey during wintry weather conditions:
• If your journey isn’t absolutely essential, don’t take the risk
• Check the local and national weather forecasts and listen to local and national radio for travel information
• Tell someone at your destination what time you expect to arrive
• Make sure you are equipped with warm clothes, food, boots and a torch; in snowy conditions, take a spade
• Clear and de-mist your windows and mirrors before you set out and carry a windscreen scraper and de-icer
Keep your vehicle in good condition:
In winter, it is even more important to check that your vehicle is well-maintained and serviced.
• Keep the lights, windows and mirrors clean and free from ice and snow
• Make sure your battery is fully charged
• Add anti-freeze to the radiator and a winter additive to the windscreen washer bottle
• Make sure wipers and lights are in good working order
• Check that tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure
