Winter Road Safety

Driving in the winter is a whole different ball game in comparison to other seasonal conditions due to the more intense and catastrophic weather such as: Snow, Ice, Wind, Fog and Rain, which can not only distort the drivers vision, but can make the tyres grip on the roads much more difficult to withstand the velocity and breaking distances in particular.

If the weather conditions weren't enough to worry about, the earlier dark nights can make things extremely unpleasant to cruise on the UK's roads and motorways all across the country. Furthermore, when traveling in rural geographic areas, it's better to not travel unless absolutely unnessacery.

Here at Auto Accident Help, we have the best driving tips and advice to keep everyone safe this Christmas time!

• Lights - Ensure all lights are correctly functioning, including indicators and headlights. 
• Tyres - Regularly check your tyre threads as well as tyre pressure (including the spare). 
• Window Screen Wipers - You should clean hem regularly and replacement them after 12 months.
• Liquids - Make sure that the water reservoir is checked and is at the maximum mark and correctly mixed with the appropriate amount of antifreeze.
• Oil - Ensure you are regularly checking your dipstick  and top up is unnessacery. Please note, always look out for any leakages or spillages.
• Electrics - Check your dashboard after staring to the engine to ensure the cars engine is functioning properly and to it's maximum potential. 

Always be prepared and have a comprehensive list of equipment on standby in an unlikely event of an accident or safety precautions before setting off on your journey.

• High Visibility Vest
• Hazzard Warning Triangle
• A Fully Charged Torch
• Tow Rope
• Jumpstart Leads
• A Fuel Canister
• A Shovel
• Spare Lights & Fuse Bulbs
• De-Icing Equipment
• First Aid Case
• A Map or GPS
• Appropriate Clothing and Footwear
• A Charged Mobile Phone to contact emergency services and Auto Accident Help
• Simple Food Supplies

For more information, please visit our website: http://www.autoaccidenthelp.co.uk/breakdown-motorway.shtml