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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 |
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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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