Drive safe every winter
Winter is a trickier time to drive due to poor weather conditions. Our Motor Transport team looks after our fleet and a number of clients'. Here are their recommendations for drving safe during the coolest season:
1. Choose your route wisely
- Allow extra time to prepare your vehicle and for your journey
- Favour major roads as they are usually gritted
2. Be prepared with:
- Hi-viz
- Shovel
- Blanket and warm clothing
- Charged mobile phone and power bank
- Flask of hot drink (plus snacks)
- First aid kit and any personal medications
- Torch with spare batteries
3. Check your vehicle's:
- Lights are working
- Tyre pressure and treads are good
- Wipers and washers are working
- Oil, water and brake fluid level are sufficient
When it snows or it's icy:
- Clean your windows, mirrors, lights and number plate but do not use hot water
- If visibility is poor, use your headlights on full beam
Put extra care to defrost your car windows properly and avoid getting a hefty fine. Fines can also result from leaving your vehicle's engine running while stationary on a public road.
Our MT team offers servicing and MOTs to residents and a range of services to businesses.