Motorists in countries that are further away from the equator are getting close, if not yet inside snow season. Are you a motorist within a snow-prone region? Well remember that taking proper precautions will guarantee your having snow season motoring without much pain…could even be with pleasure.
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ollowing recent yellow warnings of snow forecast across much of United Kingdom, for instance, the IAM issued advice about driving in wintery weather as follows:
- Think about the safest possible way to get to your destination.
- If you can, avoid traveling on quieter roads or country lanes as these are less likely to be gritted.
- Don’t forget to clear off snow piled on the roof and bonnet as it can fall and blow on to the windscreen or the vehicle behind.
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Never drive too fast that you risk losing control, but avoid driving so slowly that you risk losing momentum, especially when driving up a slope. Start your car gently from stationary and avoid high revs. If road conditions are icy and you drive a manual car, move off in a higher gear rather than first gear. Stay in a higher gear to avoid wheel spin.
- Never drive too fast that you risk losing control, but avoid driving so slowly that you risk losing momentum, especially when driving up a slope.
- Double your stopping distance from the vehicle in front of you. This will give you more time to slow down without relying on your brakes.
Have a safe motoring.
