Snowy Britain

Better late than never, snow has finally arrived in the UK. It remained at bay for the Christmas period but has now arrived to the usual mixed reaction. Everyone knows we love to talk about the weather especially when snow arrives, it’s already making headlines across the country. You may dismiss the warnings as scaremongering but snow does present a very real threat. On snowy or icy roads stopping distances can be over 10 times those on normal dry conditions, driving in snow requires a great deal more precaution. Here are some handy tips for driving in the snow:

• Ensure your car has the following items in store. These are all essential should crisis strike in the snow.
• A simple but important piece of advice. Wait for your windscreen to completely clear before you attempt to drive. It may take a little longer but it will be much safer than peering through a football sized hole.
• Tyres are they only part of your car that should be making contact with the snow and so it is essential they are up to scratch. A tread of 3mm is necessary and whatever you do don’t reduce tyre pressure to get more grip. It simply doesn’t work.
• Learn how to drive in the snow with these helpful driving tips.

If you are lucky (or unlucky depending on your point of view) enough to have snow we hope you stay safe. Don’t forget to check back here next week.