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WINTER DRIVING TIPS
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POWER Check your vehicle:- Petrol, Oil,
Water, Electrics and Rubber |
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Always ensure that your windows and mirrors
are free of dew, ice or snow. Include light cluster covers |
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In poor
visibility display dipped headlights. Keep your lights
clean front and rear |
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Keep more distance between you and the
vehicle in front. Stopping distances are greater on wet
and slippery roads. Up to 10 times on icy roads |
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Check out the weather forecast before undertaking
journeys and plan your routes |
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Consider microclimates where the road is
shaded |
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Treat your acceleration, braking and steering
with respect to avoid skidding |
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Keep yourself warm and comfortable to aid
concentration and give yourself a break every two hours |
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Consider carrying warm drinks, food, blanket
and other equipment when travelling in potential snowy
conditions |
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Keep in touch with friends and family to
let them know your intended routes and arrival times |
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DEALING WITH FLOODED
ROADS |
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Keep your speed
low |
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Use first gear |
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Keep engine revs
high – use the clutch to control speed |
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Keep towards the
crown of the road or the part with the least water depth |
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Check your brakes
when clear of the flooding |
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DEEP FLOOD
WATER CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR CATALYTIC CONVERTER |
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AQUAPLANNING |
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This occurs whena layer of water builds
between the tyres oif the vehicle and the road surface,
leading to the loss of traction. This prevents the vehicle
from responding to your control inputs such as steering,
braking or acceleration. If this occurs do NOT brake or
steer. Get off the gas gently, hold the steering firm
and when out of the water deal with your position and
speed. |
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