Winter is now here and with the likeliness of snow soon arriving, driving safely is so important, please take a look at some top tips for winter driving below:
To brake without locking your wheels, use a low gear earlier than normal so your engine will smoothly reduce your speed and use your brake pedal gently.
If you start to skid, ease off the accelerator but do not brake suddenly.
When accelerating, use the highest gear possible to prevent your wheels from spinning.
Manoeuvre gently, avoiding harsh braking and acceleration.
Check that tyres have a minimum of 2mm tread and are maintained at the correct pressure.
Add anti-freeze to your radiator and a winter additive to the windscreen washer bottle.
Further information on driving in the winter can be accessed at either :
www.highways.gov.uk or
www.theaa.com