1. Winter Driving
Tips to make your journey safer.

2. Prepare your Vehicle
• Lights are clean and working
• Battery is fully charged.
• Washer bottle fluids are topped up
• Tyres are in road worthy condition
• Oil is checked and if need be, topped up.
• Correct level of antifreeze & brake fluid levels.

3. • Tow rope
• A shovel / ice scraper
• De – icer (s)
• A working torch
• Blanket
• Emergency food – biscuits, sweets , hot drink but no alcohol
• Mobile phone + in car charger
• Reliable Sat - Nav

4. • Reduce your speed. The chances of skidding are much greater, your stopping
distance will increase greatly.
• Skids are usually down to driver errors.
• Drive at a speed at which you can stop within the distance you can see to be
clear. (Highway code rule 126)
• Avoid harsh braking, acceleration or sharp steering.
• Always reduce your speed smoothly and in plenty of time on slippery surfaces.
• To brake on ice or snow, get into a lower gear earlier than normal, allowing your
speed to fall, then brake gently.

5. As and advanced driver you are a much safer
driver.
Benefits to your are:
• Reduced fuel consumption as you know about Eco-driving
• This in turn cuts down on your wear and tear.
• Less risk of being involved in a RTC (Road traffic collision)
• Reduced insurance premiums up to 20% saving with some
Insurance companies.
Thank You and drive safely.