DRIVERS have been offered winter driving advice as more rain looks set to arrive over the New Year.
Winter driving requires motorists to be more alert and are at greater risk of fines and accidents.
Experts have offered advice to drivers on the roads this winterLondon News Pictures
Experts from CarStore have compiled a list of the top winter weather driving tips to follow for keeping safe on the roads.
Planning your route is high on the list.
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When the weather takes a turn for the worse it is a much better idea to keep to bigger roads and more popular routes.
These are less likely to be so severely impacted by the worst conditions and also benefit from the most attention from highway agencies.
Driving in the snow and ice can be extremely dangerous.
The most important tip to keep front of mind when faced with snow or ice is to allow sufficient time for your journey.
Limit the amount of pressure you put on the accelerator when moving off to limit wheel spinning and do so in second gear.
Always leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front and, when travelling downhill, you should keep your vehicle in a low gear to avoid needing to regularly use your brakes.
But torrential rain can be just as dangerous.
Rain and spray from the road can significantly impair visibility of the road ahead and vehicles around you.
Always maintain a good distance from the vehicle in front of you in such circumstances as it can take longer to stop should you need to.
When there is a lot of surface water, drivers are also at risk of aquaplaning.
if this happens and you lose steering control, you should ease off the accelerator and gradually slow down.
If you do come across a flooded route, never attempt to cross if you’re unsure of the depth of the water.
Driving through deep water can damage your vehicle and is a cause of many written-off vehicles.