b'WINTER DRIVINGWinter DrivingDuring winter when the roads are wet, cold and frozen you must adapt your driving habits to stay safe. Here are some tips and reminders to take into consideration before making journeys throughout the winter months.Plan & Prepare Driving HabitsPlan a journey carefully and listen to updates on weather and tracStopping distances can be10 timeslonger on a frozen road, your news to help your journey be as smooth as possible. anticipation must adapt to this accordingly whilst using slow and gentle manoeuvres. Always look head to avoid any erratic steering Allow more time than usual before leaving. Clear all windows andand breaking actions. lights of snow and ice for visibility and your number plate. Clear snow from the roof, bonnet and rear of the vehicle and it can poseKeep a constant, steady speed and try to avoid a lot of gear issues of safety to your driving and other road users. changes, maintain speed and a safe, 2x larger distance between you and the vehicle in front, and avoid tailgating at all costs. Rule 229 of the Highway Code states Before you set o you MUSTbe able to see, so clear all snow and ice from your windows. If the windscreen is obstructed in any way, the police can ne drivers 60. Some items to pack during Stuck in Snow winter driving Sunglasses - protection Fully charged mobile phonefrom low - sun glare or glare If you nd yourself stuck in snow, straighten theand in-car charger from snowsteering and clear snow from the wheels. Put a sack or old rug in front of the driving wheels toSat Nav& A-Z in case give tyres some grip. Jumper Calbes - batterybatteries run outissues are a common When in snow or thick ice, pull away in secondproblem in wintergear, easing your foot o the clutch gently to avoid wheel spin.Personal medications Windscreen - you may get delayed To help avoid low-sunor stuck in the winter glare make sure yourweatherAnti Freeze screens clean inside andFirst Aid KitCheck your coolant levelout.regularly, when required top it up with anti freeze.TyresLights In winter, tyres should haveFuel Regularly check and cleanat least 3mm of treadAlways keep a minimum of 1/4 tank all lights to make sure youdepth.of fuel in case of unexpected delays can see and be seen. Check pressures everywhich can be more common in couple of weeks winter.36 .The Networker Winter2023'