Thanks to a combination of dark evenings and poor weather conditions, winter is a tough season for drivers. Even in the UK where winters are mild, torrential rain and the occasional cold snap can cause all sorts of problems for motorists.
To help motorists stay safe in even the most extreme driving conditions, we’ve put together a complete and free guide on winter driving, which includes advice on how to get your car ready for winter, as well as tips on how to drive in different weather conditions such as high winds, heavy rain, ice and snow.
Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter Driving
One of the first steps to excelling at winter driving is to make sure your car is prepared for whatever the season throws its way. So, in the first chapter of the e-book, we provide a step-by-step guide on getting your car ready for winter — from advice on coolant/antifreeze, to tips on taking care of your car’s battery. There’s even a section on de-icing your windows on a frosty morning, so you can get the job done quickly and get on with your day.
Keeping your car in a roadworthy condition is important year-round, but especially so in winter when extreme weather can strike at a moment’s notice. Our winter driving guide will help get your car ready for even the worst driving conditions, so you know you’re protected whatever the weather.
Winter Driving Tips
No matter how well you prepare for the winter, you need to adjust your driving style to suit the changing weather conditions. Even if your car is in perfect, winter-ready condition, extreme weather can make driving dangerous, so it’s vital you adapt to keep yourself and others safe.
In this section of the Winter Driving E-Book, we provide some practical tips and advice on how to drive in different weather conditions, from snow and ice, to heavy rain, high winds and thick fog. By following these simple steps, you’ll know exactly how to handle your car when bad weather strikes this winter.
Winter Driving In-Car Survival Kit
With an increase in the number of traffic jams and breakdowns during the winter, you’ve got to be prepared for the worse. While being stranded by the roadside in summer is a nuisance, it can be incredibly unpleasant on a dark, cold evening in winter.
To help you stay safe, warm and comfortable in your car throughout the winter months, we’ve created a winter driving survival kit full of things that will make your time that more comfortable if you get stuck by the roadside this winter.
