Driving in the winter condition is bit challenging. It becomes very difficult to drive in the unpredictable cold weather. Motorist must check their vehicles twice before moving out for the work. With the cold winter causing disastrous in the open road of UK it becomes our responsibility to maintain the vehicles in the working form.
Tips to maintain the vehicles in the normal working condition:
- Make sure you keep your grip on the road surface when there is snow.
- Always keep your window screen clean and free from ice and snow.
- Check the tyre regularly before starting your journey.
- Check that lights are clean and number plates are clearly visible and readable.
- Reduce your speed when there is a chance of skidding on the road.
- Make sure your battery is fully charge.
- Sharp steering and acceleration, When ever you move for Maneuver gently use high gear and avoid harsh breaking.
- Before you move your vehicles towards bends and the corner always reduce your speed smoothly in the slippery surface.
- The car heater turned up full can quickly make you snoozing so always keep vehicle well-ventilated.
- Sometimes visibility will probably be reduced, so use dipped headlights.
- Take extra care around pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders.
- If breakdown happens in the hard shoulder then call the emergency service to help you.
- Don't leave your vehicles unless it is an emergency.
- Don't run the engine to keep warm.
- Always check the fuel measure before you start your journey and carry an extra supply of fuel in an approved safety container.
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