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Oct 27, 2011
"In wet and wintery conditions accidents happen at almost twice the rate as in the dry" - Stay safe this winter and get your winter tyres with STR now!
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STR Diesel Tuning & Tunit Kits Norwich, Norfolk
Aug 31, 2011
Wintry Weather Driving Tips
With winter well and truly on its way, now's a great time to read our winter driving tips or even consider booking yourself or a loved one onto one of our skid pan / car control courses (next course is coming up on the 8th of October 2011 (www.strdrivertraining.co.uk).
Category: General
Before you drive
- Get your vehicle booked in for a free winter checkover at our garage. Call 01603 62 66 68 now!
- 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!
Go on, spin your dream!
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