Driving Tips

 

 

If it is essential to use your vehicle in adverse weather conditions here are some tips to help keep you safe.

Always drive safely according to the weather conditions

Before Winter

  • check all lights are working
  • check/Add antifreeze
  • check brakes
  • check battery
  • check windscreen wipers
  • check windscreen washer bottle
  • use winter grade fuel as necessary
  • check tyre treads

Before your journey

  • check tyre pressures
  • clean windscreen and windows
  • check the weather forecast
  • listen to travel radio bulletins
  • listen to police warnings
  • check teletext for travel information

 

 Rain  

  Hail  

  Snow

  Ice  

  Fog  

Reduce speed

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Brake gently 

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Increase safe gap

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Use dipped lights

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Use highest gear possible

N

N

Y

Y

N

Use rear fog lights*

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Listen to travel bulletins on local radio

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

*Only where visibility is seriously reduced to 100m or less


Sections
An Introduction to Winter Maintenance
Salt Supplies
Type of Salt Used
Common Questions 
Contacts and Links