Breakdown essentials drivers should have as Storm Otto causes delays

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Portable phone charger

Whilst stranded, vehicles will often eat through their batteries with hazard lights and charging phones, causing them to go flat. When in trouble, you need to be able call for help.

Richard advised: “Having a multiuse battery pack to charge electrical devices could mean you can still make that call to a helpline and get out of a dangerous situation.”

He added: “With the weather becoming increasingly dangerous, drivers must be more aware than usual and take extra precautions when it comes to safety.”

A de-icer and scraper

Should the temperature drop, having clear vision is hugely important when concentrating on the road, even more so when the vehicle is subject to poor weather.

Richard said: “An icy windscreen is extremely dangerous, and in paired with extreme wind and rain, a de icer and scraper is essential for keeping your vision clear when on the road.”

He added: “Not only will this keep you and other road users safe, it is also a legal requirement to clear your windscreen before setting off, and you can face considerably high fines if you do not have clear visibility.

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