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Archive for July 16th, 2009

Play your part

Despite everyone’s best efforts, there is no guarantee that roads will always be completely free of snow and ice. Although forecasting systems have improved, unexpected weather changes still occur. In adverse weather, difficult and dangerous driving conditions should be anticipated. The following advice is given for those driving during the winter months and especially during periods of severe weather:

Make sure you can see

Ensure your windscreen and all windows are clear and unobstructed.
Windscreen wipers and washers are working effectively.
Washer bottle is topped up with screen wash suitable for the time of year.
All lights and indicators are clean and working properly.
You have a screen scraper and de-icer.

Make sure you can be seen

If visibility is poor during the day due to heavy rain, snow, fog or mist, turn on your headlights so that your vehicle can be seen.

If visibility is seriously reduced, turn on your rear foglights. But remember to turn them off when the visibility improves so as not to dazzle other road users.

Get a grip on the road surface.

In wet and freezing conditions the grip between your tyres and the road is severely reduced.

Make sure your tyres (including the spare) have plenty of tread depth, are in good condition and are inflated to the correct pressure.