Drivers urged to look out for ominous marks on tyres as roads expected to melt

Forecasters are saying there is a 30 percent chance that Sunday could be the hottest day ever recorded in the UK. The Met Office has already issued an amber weather warning meaning that there will be danger to life.

With the temperatures expected to soar well above 30 degrees, roads across Britain could melt leaving tyres with tar stuck to them, which could be dangerous.

Tar attached to tyres might look harmless, but it can negatively affect the tyres’ performance leading to increased risk on the road.

According to motoring experts, tar can become a massive issue for motorists when it hardens on the rubber.

This will then affect driving conditions, especially at high speeds.

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RAC Breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Every summer, tens of thousands of drivers end up broken down by the side of the road because their cars let them down – that’s a lot of people whose summer plans are thrown into disarray.

“Add in the rising cost of living and the fact this summer is set to be the most expensive for years due to the record-high price of fuel and it’s obvious that unplanned repairs and hefty garage bills will be the very last things most drivers want.

“The good news is that it doesn’t need to be that way.

“Our patrols regularly go out to drivers who have suffered a breakdown because they didn’t check their tyres or have a quick look under the bonnet.

“Nothing can be more frustrating for someone desperate for a summer break than realising their breakdown was avoidable, but this is a picture we see all too often every summer.

“Our message to drivers is really clear – don’t let your well-earned break be ruined by a breakdown, and don’t make this year’s expensive summer even more costly by having to take your car to a garage.

“But in the event, something unexpected does happen, it’s also vitally important drivers have the right level of breakdown cover in place to deal with the situation.”