Snow has hit elements of the UK, together with Cumbria, this week inflicting tough driving situations.
With extra chilly climate on the best way motorists are being warned to take further care in an effort to keep protected on the roads.
Drivers have been urged to be ready earlier than setting out on journeys after Nationwide Highways issued a extreme climate alert for the north of England and the West Midlands.
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Nationwide Highways Head of Street Security, Jeremy Phillips, mentioned: “Gritters are out treating our routes across the clock however it’s nonetheless vital to drive to the situations when snow is forecast.
“If you should journey, be sure to maintain your distance and scale back your velocity as a result of, even in situations that appear regular and the snow isn’t settling, it may be slippery if ice patches have shaped, or the place recent salt has not been labored into the carriageway.
“Drivers ought to plan their journeys, monitor climate stories and pack a snow package of blankets, meals, water and a shovel in the event that they really want to journey.”
Nationwide Highways is strongly advising that journey in these areas is more likely to be prolonged and even disrupted. Street customers ought to take note of messages on the overhead digital indicators and pay attention for radio updates. Drivers are additionally suggested to take further care and keep away from, if attainable, these areas through the extreme climate alert.
Listed below are some suggestions for ensuring your automobile is protected
Test gas: be sure to have sufficient to get to your vacation spot.
Test tyres: test the strain and the situation of your tyres, together with the spare. Look out for cuts or put on and ensure the tyres have a minimal tread depth of 1.6mm, which is the authorized restrict.
Test engine oil: use your dipstick to test the oil earlier than any lengthy journey and prime up if wanted. Take your automobile to a storage when you’re topping up greater than typical.
Test display wash: be sure to at all times have good visibility by holding your display wash topped up so you’ll be able to clear particles or grime off your windscreen.
Test lights: test your indicators, hazard lights, headlights, fog lights, reverse lights and brake lights. In the event that they’re not functioning correctly, you’re placing your self in danger. Additionally, gentle malfunctions could be a purpose on your automobile to fail its MOT.
In addition to checking your automobile, when you’re towing, be sure to have the proper licence and insurance coverage to tow the load of your load, and that it’s accurately linked and secured.
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