As Britain prepares for plummeting temperatures in the coming weeks, Book Your Theory Test Today provides some top tips for driving in ice and snow.
Most ‘experts’ would recommend avoiding driving at all in icy conditions or snowy blizzards and Book Your Theory Test Today acknowledges that this is sound advice. However, for the majority of motorists this does not represent a practical solution because travel is unavoidable, especially for motorists who commute to work or those who travel by car to college or university.
Therefore, Book Your Theory Test Today provides some essential safety tips in order to keep you safe on Britain’s roads when the winter weather strikes.
Book Your Theory Test Today asserts that theory test preparation and practical driving lessons can only teach so much about driving in hazardous conditions. In many cases most learner drivers will never drive in adverse winter weather conditions when taking lessons, so these tips are essential to ensure your safety.
Book Your Theory Test Today suggests that if you must drive you should delay travelling until the gritting trucks have been out on the roads and allow yourself ample time to reach your destination.
Safe Driving In Icy Conditions
Book Your Theory Test Today advises:
1. Driving at a reduced speed and allow for plenty of room to stop. It’s recommended that you allow for a minimum of three times more space than normal between you and the vehicle in front.
2. Brake gently to avoid skidding. In the event that your wheels start to lock up, ease off your brakes.
3. Turn on your headlights to increase your visibility to other road users.
4. Ensure that your lights and windscreen are kept clear.
5. Utilise low gears in order to maintain traction, particularly on a hill.
6. Take extra caution on bridges and infrequently used roads. Bridges are considered ‘exposed’ roadways and are susceptible to freezing conditions. Infrequently used roads, i.e. country lanes, are prone to ‘black ice’ particularly where trees or other obstructions shade the road. Be especially cautious of ‘black ice’, which is treacherous for vehicles and is the cause of numerous accidents in freezing conditions.
7. Don’t overtake gritting trucks, they have reduced visibility and the road ahead of them will be more treacherous than the road behind. Keep your distance and take advantage of the increased traction provided by the gritted surface.
What To Do If You Skid
In the event of your vehicle skidding on ice, Book Your Theory Test Today advises that you:
1. Remove your foot from the accelerator.
2. Steer in the direction that you want your front wheels to go. Should your rear wheels slide left, steer left. If they slide to the right, steer right.
3. If your vehicle has standard brakes, pump them gently. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS) DO NOT pump the brakes, but apply steady pressure. Your brakes will pulse, this is normal. Do this until your vehicle eases to a stop.
One rule to remember should you end up skidding is that you always steer INTO the skid.
Book Your Theory Test Today hopes you find these tips useful. The important thing is to stay safe!
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