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Driving in extreme weather conditions

In this article we'd like to talk to you about driving in extreme weather conditions that tend to come along with winter.

Snow

Driving in snow can be incredibly dangerous if you don't treat it with a bit of respect, the lightest tap of the braks can lock up your wheels. If you start to skid make sure that you turn into in the skid and DO NOT slam your brakes on.

It can also be a good idea to carry a fold up shovel in your boot if you live in the countryside where there are the possiblities of large drifts at the side of the road.

The last thing is that you should ensure that you PROPERLY clear the snow off your car before driving. That little hole you've made just isn't big enough, it's also a good idea to clear the snow off your roof if at all possible so it doesn't slide down onto your windscreen when you brake.

Ice

Driving on ice can actually be more dangerous than driving on snow for two reasons.

1) You may not be able to see a patch of ice until it's too late.

2) It can be more slippery than snow because it is so compacted.

The same rules apply for skidding but make sure you are very light on the brakes because it can be much easier to skid.

Rain

Driving in the rain carries a number of risks.

If it is raining heavily your vision will be impared so make sure that your windscreen wipers are going at an appropriate speed. It's also a very good idea to slow down as much as necessary.

Even once it's stopped raining you can still fall foul of it because of the water on the roads. Your braking distances could be more than doubled so make sure that you leave plenty of space to stop if you need to.

Fog

Despite what some people think, fog lights aren't meant to be left on permanently. The reason they should only be used in fog is that they can easily dazzle oncoming drivers.

If the fog is very heavy you should not put your full beam on as it can bounce off the water particles and further obscure your vision. Thats the time your fog lights should go on. It's also a very good idea to slow down because you have no idea what could be in the middle of the road.

These tips may seem like common sense but you'd be surprised how many people don't even follow these simple steps, so next time you're driving in the ice, snow, rain or fog just take your time.

Date - 15/09/2006