DRIVING IN WET WEATHER
- Tyres - maintain good thread depth, correctly inflated offer much more
grip than worn tyres.
- Keep well back from the car in front, at least twice the normal
stopping distance.
- Don't drive through a flooded area, turn around or you risk the
vehicle stalling.
DRIVING ON ICY ROADS
- Decrease speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. Allow at
least 3 times normal stopping distance.
- Brake gently to avoid brakes lock up. Ease off if you lock up and
re-apply power gently.
- Turn on lights.
- Do not use cruise control on icy roads.
DRIVING IN SNOW
- Driving on snow - drive slowly increase stopping distance by 3 or 4
times normal distance.
- When travelling on snow stay in a high gear and when going down hill
stay in a low gear.
- Keep braking and acceleration smooth, no sudden movements.
DRIVING IN FOG
- When driving in fog reduce your speed ensure you have fog lights on
both front and rear!
- Leave 2/3 times normal stopping distance from the car in front.
DRIVING IN HIGH WINDS
- On country roads be very aware of fallen branches and other debris.
- Be aware of other vehicles in particular, buses and lorries as bigger
vehicles are more affected by winds especially when passing a truck as
this can cause your vehicle to swerve.
- Big winds are often accompanied by rain, stay alert for slippy areas.
DRIVING IN THE DARK
- It is 3 times more dangerous driving in the dark. The main reason is
that the darkness really reduces your vision and affects your reactions.
- Keep lights clean get into the habit of wiping your lights before
driving at night - it makes a massive difference.
- Slow down before bends
- Twilight put lights on it allows other vehicles to see you.
PEDESTRIANS & CYCLISTS
- Always wear bright or reflective clothing to make you easily visible
to other road users.
COUNTRY ROADS
- Country roads are different. Bends are much sharper than they appear.
- Be aware of sudden grip change from mud on the roads
- Be aware that slow moving traffic like tractors could be just around
the corner.
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