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The dangers of
winter driving
Falling
Temperatures
Colder temperatures mean your car has
to work harder, and makes breakdowns
more likely. They also make breakdowns
more dangerous - the last thing you
want is to be stranded with a broken
down car in below freezing
temperatures. If you broke down on a
country lane in the middle of nowhere,
you could be facing a wait of hours in
the cold.
Your number one priority before winter
sets in should be to make sure you have
provisions in your vehicle to keep warm
in the event of getting stuck in the cold
temperatures.
Winter brings cold temperatures, and
the risk of ice and snow which cause a
huge danger on the roads. Snow and
ice reduce grip and make it difficult to
drive safely.
Stopping distances are greatly
increased and you have a greater risk
of skidding and ending up in a slide or
spin.
Vehicles can also easily get stuck in
deep snow, which could leave you
stranded out in the cold.
Risk Of
Snow And Ice
More Dark
Journeys
With daylight hours now heading
towards their shortest, daily
commutes to and from work, and
many additional journeys, are now
being driven in darkness. Studies
show that driving becomes a harder
task at night, as reactions slow and
visibility is reduced.
Even though less miles are driven at
night compared to daytime, more
than half of all traffic deaths occur
after dark. The easiest way to reduce
the risk is to avoid driving in the
dark. But obviously this isn't always
possible; make sure your lights are
all working properly, reduce your
speed and make stops if you are
tired, to help make dark journeys
safer.