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iter newsline 01 Dec, 2008 - #60
Winter driving
-Department for Safety & Security
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Safety Tip

When winter weather hits, even the most skilled driver can get into trouble. Here are some tips to help you avoid accidents:

Maintain clear visibility- clear all ice and snow from windows, mirrors and wipers to make sure you can see clearly in all directions. Make sure head and rearlights are clean too.

Prevent slippage - remove ice and snow from shoes and boots to prevent pedal slippage.

Slow down - driving too fast for conditions contributes to many winter weather accidents. Don't follow the vehicle in front of you too closely.

Avoid harsh actions - any quick force input to the tyres, including quick acceleration, hard breaking or steering, can contribute to skids. Steer, brake and accelerate slowly.

Avoid distractions - pay attention to road conditions and other vehicles.

Winter tyres - are your tyres the right ones for winter driving? If you are like most vehicle owners, you probably have "all-season" tyres on your vehicle. While they are designed to handle most driving conditions, they may not be suitable in heavy snow. All-season tyres can begin to lose their grip when the temperature drops below -10° C. Winter tyres are made for cold and snowy conditions.



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