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Planning your journey

Plan Ahead

  • Check the weather forecast, road conditions and consider alternative routes.
  • Allow extra time to clear the windows properly and carry some de-icer.
  • Ensure that your vehicle is prepared for the journey and has anti-freeze in it.
  • Make sure all your lights work and that you use them to see, be seen and be safe.
  • Check that all your tyre pressures are correct.
  • Make sure you have sufficient windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.
  • Check that your petrol tank is sufficiently full.
  • Carry warm clothing, blankets, a torch, a shovel, a bottle of water and suitable footwear.

During your Journey

  • Reduce speed in bad weather.
  • Increase stopping distances.
  • Avoid sudden acceleration and braking.
  • Use dipped headlights in poor conditions.
  • Take regular breaks.
  • Listen to travel bulletins.
  • Observe information on Variable Message Signs.