Cars, SUVs, Trucks

Check your tyres for wear and tear and foreign objects on a weekly basis, make sure that they have the correct air pressure. These checks are important to ensure the car is as stable as possible on icy or wet roads.

Make sure that your lights are kept clean and that they are working properly, if visibility is low you will be glad that you did so. Check that your windscreen wipers are all working properly, worn wipers leave streaks, which if visibility is poor can seriously impact on your ability to see out of the vehicle. Top up your screen wash more often and use a branded product that is effective against salt and will not freeze. If you have been on a long journey in poor conditions top up your screen-wash prior to using your car again.

Carry a pair of gloves, some de-icier and a scraper. Glare from snow can reduce visibility, so carry a pair of sunglasses with you in the winter. In addition, put some warm clothes, a pair of good waterproof walking shoes, a blanket, high energy food like chocolate and some water in the car. You also need a high visibility jacket in case of a breakdown, a torch and at least one warning triangle are important too. If snow is predicted take your snow chains and a shovel with you too. Make sure that you can charge your phone in your car, batteries go flat faster in cold weather.

Do not drive away until all of the windows have de-misted properly and are clear of ice. Make sure that the car’s blower is blowing hot air before driving away, this will ensure that your windows will not re-mist a few minutes later.

If you breakdown do not be tempted to stay in the car. If you can safely wait outside of the car for the breakdown truck do so, in particular on motorways or dual carriageways, it is far safer. Try not to abandon your car unless it is absolutely necessary.

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