Autumn and Winter are on their way, along with some pretty wild weather. Everything from heavy rain to sleet, snow and ice can be expected through the months of October to April. During this time, your car will be expected to transport you around safely, so here are some tips to help ensure your vehicle remains safe.
Organise an emergency kit containing the following
Winter Emergency Kit
- Battery jump leads
- Torch and spare batteries
- First aid kit
- Blankets and warm clothing
- Battery-powered radio
- Basic tool kit
- Bottled water and non-perishable food
- Roadside safety flares
- Lock and windscreen de-icer
- Windscreen ice scraper
- Allow an extra 10 minutes in the morning to defrost and warm up your vehicle before you leave.
- Clear all the windows and mirrors of snow and ice – for maximum visibility.
- Take snow off the roof, as it could fall off as you drive and be a hazard to other motorists.
- Ensure you have a suitable spare tyre and wheel brace.
- Use the car cigarette lighter to warm a key to use in a frozen lock.
- Take main roads, avoiding any back roads that may not have been gritted.
- Ensure your mobile phone is fully charged.
- Allow yourself extra time to get to your destination if the weather is very bad, and tell someone when you are likely to get there.
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