Driving This Winter
Well winter is here and we were warned. Back in October the TV
weather teams told us that this winter would be the worst for
many years. Some quoted the worst for 10 years and some did the
usual and quoted the worst ever.
Already we have seen the gridlock in the UK and many motorists
stranded overnight as they were caught out by snowstorms. The
next day the TV weather teams are on the news saying we told you
so, and for once I am on their side. So the message for this
winter when driving is this, make sure you check the weather
reports regularly, at least each night before you go to bed. If
it states snow then be prepared the next morning to leave
earlier or have plans to cancel.
Is your car prepared? Do you have plenty petrol in your car,
more than you need in case you are stuck in traffic or snow? Do
you have a basic tool kit in the car? Do you have plenty of
antifreeze and is your mobile phone fully charged? Are your
headlights clean and plenty of water with antifreeze in your
washer bottle? If you travel by yourself or know nothing about
cars have you got suitable breakdown cover? You can get cover
for as little as