Winter Driving Safety Tips As Temperatures Drop…

Most of us know the basic safety tips for driving in the winter.

Leave extra time to get the ice scraper out and let your vehicle warm up being the most obvious…

But as ice, snow, and frosty temperatures hit (as well as fog and plenty of other hazardous conditions), staying safe requires extra preparation.

In many countries, it’s common for drivers get their vehicles ‘winter ready’ with snow tyres, a check on the heating system and various other safety precautions.

In fact, it’s a legal requirement in some countries – but with variable weather conditions in the UK, we tend not to take the same approach.

But that doesn’t mean that we don’t see black ice, freezing temperatures and the occasional bout of snow.

Which is why you should be aware that failing to clear ice snow or debris from your windows could result in you receiving a £1,000 fine.

And you need to take safety precautions with your tyres all year round, particularly when it comes to tyre tread – which is an even bigger issue in low temperatures.

As your tyres attempt to grip the icy, snowy roads, a deeper tread gains more traction and decreases your stopping distance when braking.

Which is why there is a fine of £2,500 per tyre if your vehicle is below the legal limit of 1.6mm of tread depth.

So, are you and your fleet winter ready? If you’re looking for some tips or resources to send out to your team this winter, contact us to find out more about our useful guides!