Ice and Snow

  • Ice and slush make driving particularly hazardous - it can take 10 times longer to stop than on a dry road.
  • When driving, use the highest gear possible to avoid wheel spin.
  • Manoeuvre gently, avoiding sudden braking or acceleration.
  • To brake without locking your wheels, get into low gear earlier than normal, allow your speed to fall and use the brake pedal gently.
  • In severe weather carry wellingtons, a spade, and a blanket in the car in case you are temporarily trapped by snow.
  • In really bad snow, don´t drive unless you absolutely need to.