Winter Driving Tips - The Check Point 8 You Should Know ~ Winters in recent years in the UK are not exactly conducive to a safe, easy to drive. Between snow, ice, wind and rain, motorists in the UK have much to do with the dark months of the year.
Check point 8
1) Check your car battery and recharge if necessary. Also check for damage such as cracks or dents and make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
2) Make sure your screen wash and use protection that works on 35c washer fluid part of a part of dilution water.
3) Test your windshield wipers and replace if necessary.
4) Perform additional items in the car in case you get stuck. It is a good idea to carry the following items:
A shovel to remove the ice to help
Water bottle
Snacks - chocolate or cereal bars
Pieces of carpet or thick cardboard for under the drive wheels to help regain traction on ice or snow
Litter salt, sand or cat - snow and ice to help clear
Reflective vest (s)
Icer and scraper
Extra washer fluid
Warm clothes and a blanket or sleeping bag for you and your passengers
Jumper cables
Flashlight with extra batteries
Towing
Snow chains (if you live in a remote or rural area)
5) Plan your journey, and if the weather is really bad or very deem necessary.
6) Use extra caution when driving on snow and ice, and follow our advice:
Accelerate slowly at low speed. You may need to go into second gear to reduce wheel spin to help is up to 10 times the normal recommended distance between you and the vehicle ahead if you skid, steer. For example, if the rear sliding left, steer left. Do not take your hands off the wheel or apply the brakes if the path is not sown, use caution when driving in the wheel tracks of cars other than the snow is compressed ice. Apply the brakes, steering, braking and accelerating smoothly and slowly.
7) Make sure you have full visibility before you travel.
8) Be careful when driving in heavy rain and flooded roads:
Beware of large or fast moving vehicles to create spray reduces visibility. Reduce speed and allow more space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to reflect a greater braking distance. Do not use the rear fog lights. They can hide your brake lights and dazzle the drivers behind you. If you go through water, drive in the highest division of the road.
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