10 tips for driving well in winter
How can you drive well in the bad weather as winter approaches? Here are our ten best tips for zero.risk journeys.
Published 15.10.2021
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1. Drive at moderate speed
Stay more than 100m behind the vehicle in front.
2. Anticipate risks
Be particularly careful on bridges, at tunnel exits, in wet areas etc.
3. Never overtake a snowplough when its revolving blue light is on
4. Make sure you don’t get in the way of snow clearance vehicles
Pay attention not to stop on the hard shoulder.
5. Do not overheat your car
If you have to stop for a prolonged period, don’t leave the engine running with the windows closed.
6. Have a break every two hours
Often driving in winter is even more tiring than it is the rest of the year, making regular breaks necessary.
7. Equip your vehicle with snow tires
Don’t use tire chains or studded tires.
8. Properly check all the main equipment
Headlights, anti.freeze screen wash, wind.screen wipers and battery.
9. Have warm clothes to hand
Also think to bring drinks, biscuits and blankets in case roads are blocked.
10. Clear the snow off your vehicle
Remove all snow from the roof and headlights, but also de.ice all windows and rear.view mirrors with a scraper and anti.freeze.
