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THE NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY WET ROAD CONDITIONS INCREASES IN WINTER BY A
MASSIVE 267 PER CENT. HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE.
Despite the fact that 60 per cent of people feel scared Double-check the tread depth too, because as distance on ice can be 10 times that of the normal
or uneasy when driving in winter conditions, 75 per this decreases, braking distances increase. While distance, especially if travelling downhill. Before
cent of these same people would not consider fi tting
summer tyres have only three millimetre tread depth,
descending, select a low gear to enable engine
winter tyres.
winter tyres require four millimetres.
compression to hold the vehicle back by reducing
overall speed.
On damp or wet roads, tyres grip differently – and the
Last year, negligent driving on slippery surfaces
braking distance is substantially longer. This means
affected thousands: 63 per cent of all accidents on
When you see fog, turn on your headlights
the question of the right tyres and the temperature is
snow or ice involved skidding. Keep your speed down
immediately, but keep the beam dipped. Slow down
even more important.
and be gentle with every control.
and abide by the warning lights on the roadside. If
they’re on, don’t speed up even if visibility improves,
A small amount of maintenance pays great dividends
Don’t be caught out by the warmth of the interior
heater – black ice is an invisible danger which can
remember fog is often patchy and drifts.
in terms of safety. Only well-maintained tyres perform
catch out the most careful of drivers.
fully and provide a comfortable ride. Tyres should be Don’t drive in snow unless you have to. If you do have
inspected regularly for cracks, cuts and bulges. Check Approach corners at a steady speed, in a low gear, to, keep in as high a gear as possible to avoid wheel
the pressure every four weeks. and be gentle on the accelerator. Remember, braking spin, and avoid sharp braking.
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