The IAM's latest weekly advice: Driving on snow and ice
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has recently issued their weekly advice on driving on snow and ice, with increasingly chilly conditions arriving across the UK, bringing with it the threat of snowfall. IAM Chief Examiner Peter Rodger said: “When there’s snow on the ground, avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary, and don’t ignore police warnings or advice to not travel on specific routes. Can you work remotely or change your schedule?” Unfortunately for most of us this is just not an option, so if you really must drive in these conditions, then please take a moment to read the helpful advice from the IAM.
The IAM is the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, dedicated to improving standards and safety in driving, motorcycling and cycling. They offer valuable advice and information, especially on their winter driving campaign website. Below are just a few points of advice from the IAM press release on driving safely through this wet/wintery period:
To read the entire post titled "Baby, it's cold outside," which offers IAM's complete list of advice on driving on snow and ice, please click here.
The IAM is the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, dedicated to improving standards and safety in driving, motorcycling and cycling. They offer valuable advice and information, especially on their winter driving campaign website. Below are just a few points of advice from the IAM press release on driving safely through this wet/wintery period:
- Make sure your windows are clear and that you have all-round visibility before you set off.
- Take the time to thoroughly clear your roof and windows of snow.
- When driving in snow, get your speed right - not too fast that you risk losing control, but not so slow that you risk losing momentum when you need it.
- Start gently from a stationary position, avoiding high revs. Stay in a higher gear for better control and, if it is slippery, in a manual car move off in a higher gear rather than automatically using first.
- If you find yourself in a skid, the main thing to remember is to take your foot off the pedals and steer - only use the brake if you cannot steer out of trouble.
- Double or even triple your normal stopping distance from the vehicle in front so you are not just relying on your brakes to be able to stop. It simply may not happen!
To read the entire post titled "Baby, it's cold outside," which offers IAM's complete list of advice on driving on snow and ice, please click here.
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