MOTORISTS are being urged to follow five winter-driving tips to stay safe and avoid fines of up to £1,000.
With extreme weather warnings across the UK this week, drivers need to pay more attention when driving.
Motorists are urged to follow these winter tips to stay safe and avoid fines
A study by ATS Euromaster has revealed that less than half (47%) of British drivers slow down whilst driving in bad weather conditions, even though almost 1 in 10 (9%) have had an accident.
They have also come up with a list of tips for driving this winter.
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Before setting off, it’s necessary to check your tyres, clear windows and lights, fill up your tank with fuel and check for any weather advice.
Driving on ice and snow can be dangerous, so consider if the trip is completely necessary.
Whilst driving, if visibility is seriously reduced due to poor weather, you should use your dipped headlights or fog lights to help you and others.
Shockingly, 62% of British drivers are unaware that this will improve visibility.
If you don’t use your headlights or fog lights appropriately, you can be slapped with a £50 fine.
The study revealed that over half (60%) of drivers don’t know the recommended driving distance in snow and ice.
It is worth knowing that when the roads are icy, braking distances can be 10 times more than on a dry road.
To avoid an accident, try to accelerate as smoothly as possible, particularly on ice to reduce the chances of skidding.
The Highway Code advise motorists to drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible.
However, motorists should stay in low gear when driving downhill and avoid braking unless they need to.
Also, make sure your heating system fans are to keep it circulating and stop your windows from misting up on the move.
The freezing temperature outside versus the warmer temperature inside will cause condensation on the windows, so you’ll need to find the right temperature to rid the screen of mist.
Driving with misty windows could get you a £1,000 fine and three points on your license.