A WINTER motor survival kit has been revealed as an expert shares the essential items drivers should keep in their cars at all times.
The Met Office warned eight inches of snow could hit drivers across Britain in a -4C Arctic freeze.
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Icy roads will affect car owners in central and southern areas of England in the next few days.
Luckily, motoring pros have shared the key items you should always take with you to avoid a mishap during the coldest days of the year.
Experts at AA recommend drivers to pack an ice scraper and a de-icer to avoid a frozen windshield.
People driving with a dirty or muddy windscreen could be slapped with a £1,000 fine.
Road users who break this Highway Code driving law will also be liable for three penalty points on a driving licence and a discretionary ban.
With winter bringing shorter days and longer nights, motorists risk experiencing a breakdown in the dark.
For this, experts advise to keep a torch handy to help light their way to a safe space.
Pros at AA also recommended to make sure to leave home with a fully charged phone for winter journeys.
However, they advise to not use the handheld device while driving.
They recommend to keep an in-car phone charger or power pack to avoid a dead phone battery.
Despite having a sat nav, drivers should always pack a spare road atlas in case the GPS signal fails.
Drivers should also add sunglasses to their winter driving kit – as the AA said low sun in winter can dazzle drivers causing glare.
It is also a good idea to save a first aid kit inside your vehicle – including sterile wipes, plasters, dressings and scissors to treat potential wounds.
Experts said majority of breakdowns are caused by low fuel levels on your car.
To avoid a road nightmare, motorists should keep an empty fuel can for a top up at the next filling station.
In case of a breakdown, you’ll need extra warm clothes and special shoes to avoid freezing under the below-zero temperatures.
You should also include a hi-vis jacket, reflective warning triangles to make you more visible.
Delays because of traffic are also likely to happen, so drivers are urged to pack up extra snacks for the journey.
Finally, the AA advises to get hold of jump leads as flat batteries are common in winter as cold weather affects the car engine.
It comes as motoring experts warned that a common car button could cause drivers to crash in snowy conditions this winter.
Louise Bruchez from PassMeFast, which offers intensive driving courses, urged drivers to avoid using a popular feature on their motors to avoid losing control of their vehicles.
Met OfficeBrits are set to be battered by 75mph gale force winds and snow tomorrow[/caption]
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