Driving in the winther

January 4, 2012 by admin

Driving in winter weather conditions can be a very stressful experience, we in the UK are simply not used to and have no confidence in driving amongst the ice and snow. But there are a few things you can do in order to make the drive a far more comfortable experience.
The first few tips are quite straight forward and are really common sense. The first of these being have your car checked on a regular basis throughout the year, this might seem a bit of a chore on a sunny summers day but you’ll be thankful of it when you are not stuck out in the cold snow waiting for a pick up tuck. Winter tyres are a god send in the snow, they are more flexible in low temperatures than standard tyres. This means they give you more grip in the snow, helping to keep you on the road and reduce the risk of having an accident. The final common sense tip to simply to practice driving in the snow. This might not be an ideal way to spend your ‘snow day’ but in the cold and dark you’ll be thankful you know how to handle your car if you skid on ice.
Everyone has heard the saying low speed, high gear but many people put this down as an ‘old wife’s tale’. This is actually the best way to drive, this allows for higher levels of traction which help to keep you on the road. Second gear is probably the best gear to choose and stick to lower speeds.
Remember that snow and ice can make your car glide so it is important to keep your distance. We all know we are meant to keep our distance in summer conditions but it is even more important to do this in winter. Keep scanning ahead for break lights and remember that most people will be breaking with their engines so you might not see those lights until the last minute.
If however you are involved in an accident in your Maserati over the winter and you think you might be entitled to make a car accident compensation claim, you can talk to an Irwin Mitchell Road Traffic Lawyer for help and advice on what to do next.

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