Snow is expected across the UK from Christmas Day until the new year – a prime time for travelling to see friends and family. If you’re heading out in your car during snowy weather, it’s vital that you make some small changes to your usual driving habits.
Before heading off, make sure to plan your journey thoroughly by checking the weather forecast and the traffic.
If you can move your schedule around to avoid driving in a blizzard, then that’s probably the best solution.
You should also make sure to leave yourself plenty of time to get to your destination if it’s snowing.
It’s always better to driver slower in snow or ice, because you’re far more likely to start slipping and sliding.
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1. Accelerate more gently than normal, using low revs, and change to a higher gear as soon as possible.
2. Avoid moving off in first gear, as it increases the risk of wheel slip.
3. Brake before turning into a bend – turning the wheel at a higher speed could leave you slipping off the road.
4. If you do lose grip, take your foot off the accelerator and gently steer into the direction of the skid.
5. Change into a low gear whenever you’re going downhill, and try to avoid braking unnecessarily.
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