Top Tips For Safe Winter Driving

Driving in winter requires different care and practices than during the more pleasant parts of the year. Weather conditions can include low lying winter sun, ice, snow or torrential rain. Also in winter time apart from fleet drivers other people often have the need to travel longer journeys over the holiday period. Apart from following these tips check that your motor fleet insurance or car insurance and rescue service memberships are up to date in case of any emergency.

RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) has launched a factsheet for safe winter driving which is on their website, and it discusses subjects such as car conditions, accessories and weather issues which drivers are advised to plan especially for longer journeys.

Kevin Clinton, who is the RoSPA head of road safety, said that safer winter driving is about being well prepared. Firstly you need to ensure that you and your vehicle are in a good state to drive and that you have planned your journey in detail. (more…)