b'SUMMER DRIVINGSummer DrivingDuring Summer there can be some changes to the road you may not consider. Here are some tips and reminders to take into consideration before making journeys throughout the Summer months. Changes in the Road Loose chippings are a common sight on roads during Summer, they can cause cracked headlamps and windscreens and damage paintwork. Stick to temporary speed limits as advised by road signage.Drive extra carefully after rain, as it can turn dry surfaces into a skid area. Roads can be extra slippery when it rains after long periods of dry weather.Construction increases during summer. Driving by construction sites is frustrating. It causes trac to slow down and that makes drivers more likely to rush to get where they are going when they nally get past construction zones.Stay alert. The number of people on the roads in the Summer increases. Holiday makers, unfamiliar with the roads they are travelling are more likely to make sudden turns or even U-turns. Distractions such as following a map or satnav can also add to sudden actions being made on the road.Drivers experience increased congestion from high levels of tracSummerbringsoutdi\x01erentroadusers, onholidayroutesandinroadworksforroadconstructionandlookoutforhorses,tractors,caravans, maintenance. horseboxes, cyclists and walkers.WaterWindscreens Keep a bottle of water inthe vehicle, a Keep Windscreens clean as dirt and5% drop in hydration levels can cause a marks can amplify sunglare. Havedrop of up to 30% in concentration access to and wear a clean pair oflevels.sunglasses while drivingTyresCoolant Regularly check tyre pressures andFuel Keep the Vehicles coolant topped up tocondition on a monthly basis as theAlways keep a minimum of 1/4 tank reduce the chance of it overheating andhigher temperatures of Summerof fuel in case of unexpected delays turn the engine o when stuck in trac asincrease tyre pressure that could leadwhich can be common on long this too will prevent overheating. to the risk of a tyre blowout. drives in Summer.18 .The Networker Summer 2024'