Archive for October, 2009

Winter Driving Tips

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Like it or not the cold weather is now officially here for the next four months or so. As well as that not being a particularly nice thought, it also means that your car will under greater stress and that means there is a greater chance of car breakdown issues.

Winter is a hazardous season for all drivers with bad visibility, ice and the weather making things that much harder for you as a driver. It also means things get decidedly more testing for your car too as plunging temperatures can put strain on even the most reliable car, upping the possibility of a car breakdown.

The fact is that no matter how well you look after your car you simply cannot wrap all the parts in cotton wool. And you can therefore not guarantee that some tiny component will not cause you to breakdown. (more…)

Driving in winter – what you should know?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has given few guidelines on how to minimise the accident risks while driving in winter
In order to minimise accident risk, drivers need to fully adapt their driving to the different conditions. Extremes of temperature (even those experienced in the UK) will soon show up any deficiencies both in your vehicle and in your skill as a driver.
The following tips may help you cope better with the various seasonal weather hazards. However, as we all know, many of these conditions can occur at any time of year.
Reduced visibility and slippery road surfaces make winter driving particularly hazardous. Good observation is essential so that you can interpret conditions accurately and adjust your speed accordingly. (more…)