Staying safe on the roads this winter
Staying safe on the roads this winter
It's cold and miserable and grey outside. Yuk.
Hopefully we won't get anymore snow now until next winter,
although there's always a possibility. But we'll definitely be
getting lots of wind, lots of rain and lots of cold morning
frosts before spring finally decides to poke its head around the
corner.
Winter is the time of year when there are more car crashes on
Britain's roads than at any other time. Snow, ice, fallen trees
and gusty winds all combine to cause numerous accidents and all
too many fatalities.
So girls, to keep yourself safe on the roads and to ensure that
your cheap premium for women's car insurance stays at a low
price, there are a few tips you can follow and several
precautions that you can take.
Firstly, you've got to ask yourself, "Do I really need to go out
in the car?" Half of the trips that we make aren't strictly
necessary and could probably wait until tomorrow. If you really
have got to go out, however, and it's icy or snowy, then prepare
for the worst. Take a mobile phone and keep some warm clothing
in the boot, along with a torch, a spade and some food. It
sounds a bit OTT but you never know when you might get stranded.
Just think of those thousands of poor people who got stuck on
the M1 for a whole day a few years ago.
Now you've packed your car with all the provisions that might
just come in handy, drive according to the conditions when
you're on the road. Although to a certain extent it does come
with experience, driving in snow and ice can be particularly
tricky. Keep your distance from the vehicle ahead as braking
distances can be up to ten times more on bad roads, and make
sure your speed is kept at a minimum.
Advanced driving courses such as PassPlus can be a real help in
learning how to drive in treacherous conditions, and they'll
also make your women's car insurance premium even cheaper. Well
worth investing in.
Windy weather can be a nightmare to drive in and falling trees
and branches can be particularly hazardous. One of the biggest
dangers is high-sided vehicles, which have a tendency to topple
over, and overtaking them can be a risky business because of the
gusts of wind that will hit you as you pass. Be careful.
Fog is especially nasty to drive in and one of the biggest
killers on Britain's roads. The complete lack of visibility can
make any trip hazardous and so you should drive slowly and
carefully. Put your fog lights on but remember to turn them off
when the fog's gone, leave plenty of space between yourself and
the car in front, and because distance is hard to judge, slow
down using your brakes so that cars behind know that you're
slowing down.
It's a sad fact that many women get attacked during the winter
months when they've broken down. Don't let this happen to you
and ensure your doors are locked if something goes wrong with
your car. Use your mobile phone to call for help and be wary of
men that stop to offer assistance. It might seem rude, but it
really is better to be safe than sorry. Joining a rescue service
such as the AA or RAC is a good bet, and then don't open the
door to anyone who can't prove that he's an official mechanic.
The best piece of advice for driving in nasty weather is simply
to be careful. Be aware of the conditions around you and of
other road users who might not know what they're doing.
Accidents happen to us all, however carefully you might drive,
so ensure that you've got adequate motor insurance to cover you
if the worst does happen.
As a lady, you've got an advantage over the men in as much as
you're entitled to get a cheap deal on women's car insurance
from a specialist insurance firm. Use that advantage and get a
cheap car insurance deal to protect you not only during the
winter, but all year around.