Categories: General
      Date: Dec  2, 2009
     Title: Wintry Weather Driving Tips

Before you drive

• Get your vehicle booked in for a free winter checkover at our garage.
• Get the latest weather reports / forecast.
• Consider whether your journey is necessary.
• Take a charged mobile phone, a warm coat and sturdy shoes.
• Carry reflective or fluorescent clothing in case of an emergency.
• Take a map in case your intended route is closed or blocked.
• Allow extra time.

Preparing your car

• Are your lights clean and working?
• Are your windows and mirrors clear?
• Use a glass cleaner on the inside of the windscreen.
• Are your tyres the correct pressure and do they have enough tread?
• Have you check the spare tyre?

While you are driving

• Keep a good distance from the vehicle in front.
• Use dipped headlights and switch off fog lights when visibility improves.
• Avoid harsh braking / accelerating.
• Be aware of others and anticipate what could happen.
• Signal your manoeuvres well in advance.

If, after all the above information, you decide that skid pan / car control training would be appropriate, then give us a call.  Just mention the special website discount price - you might even be interested in the other courses which we run!

• Skid pan experience for only £120 - was £139 (only for Sat 25th September).
• Tarmac rally experience for only £145 - was £175 (only for Sat 25th September).
• Drifting experience for only £155 - was £179 (only for Sat 25th September).

Go on, spin your dream!