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winter driving tips.................
thought some may need advice on the following.............
Driving in severe winter weather poses many challenges. Cars can get stuck in snowy conditions even on familiar roads, forcing the driver and passengers to spend the night on the roadside.
Here is some advice on how to prepare your car for winter driving if you have to make a journey and what to do should you be caught out in bad weather.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Tyres: Ensure your tyres are inflated correctly and that you have a minimum of 3mm of tread on your tyres to cope with wet and slippery conditions.
Battery: In winter, the battery will run down quicker than in warmer weather. Make sure you do a regular long journey to top it up or trickle-charge the battery.
Engine: Modern engines are more robust than older ones. All the same, depress the clutch when starting as this will reduce drag on the engine when starting, and preserve the battery.
Unless you have an engine like Frosties..........
Screenwash: Keep this topped up and use a proper additive at the right concentration to prevent it freezing.
Spence, this does not necessarilly mean Vodka..................
EMERGENCY SNOW KIT
Jump leads
Cat litter or sand
Shovel
Ice scraper
Warm clothes
Torch
Food and water
First aid kit
Mobile phone
Sturdy boots
Fuel: Keep your tank topped up - that way if you are caught out, you'll have enough fuel to make it home or run the engine to keep warm. However, it's essential to keep snow from blocking the exhaust as noxious fumes can leak into the vehicle.
Chris 'Fat Cat the Rat' ....what can i add (other than Fuel!!
Windows: Clear all snow and ice from the windscreen before driving. Do not use water to de-ice windscreens. Hot water can crack the glass, and the water will only freeze again on the screen or on the ground where you are standing.
Locks: A squirt of WD-40 will prevent your door locks freezing up.
Warm clothing: Your car may be as warm as toast on the inside but if you have to step outside, you could be in trouble if you have not got any warm clothing with you.
Warm Clothing!! Anyone seen Dave RS1800 and Kev curtis lately ? they klook as if they are australia Bound
Always pack the following: warm coat, hat, gloves, sturdy boots, a blanket to keep you warm if you get stuck. Take some food, chocolate, biscuits, water and a hot drink if you can. Always carry a fully charged mobile, and some old bits of carpet, or cat litter, to put under the tyres when stuck and a shovel to clear snow.
AndyC a fully charged mobile ? he would be on low battery after ten minutes !!
oh well, thats the slicks put away for a few months then
cheeRS
Driving in severe winter weather poses many challenges. Cars can get stuck in snowy conditions even on familiar roads, forcing the driver and passengers to spend the night on the roadside.
Here is some advice on how to prepare your car for winter driving if you have to make a journey and what to do should you be caught out in bad weather.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Tyres: Ensure your tyres are inflated correctly and that you have a minimum of 3mm of tread on your tyres to cope with wet and slippery conditions.
Battery: In winter, the battery will run down quicker than in warmer weather. Make sure you do a regular long journey to top it up or trickle-charge the battery.
Engine: Modern engines are more robust than older ones. All the same, depress the clutch when starting as this will reduce drag on the engine when starting, and preserve the battery.
Unless you have an engine like Frosties..........
Screenwash: Keep this topped up and use a proper additive at the right concentration to prevent it freezing.
Spence, this does not necessarilly mean Vodka..................
EMERGENCY SNOW KIT Jump leads
Cat litter or sand
Shovel
Ice scraper
Warm clothes
Torch
Food and water
First aid kit
Mobile phone
Sturdy boots
Fuel: Keep your tank topped up - that way if you are caught out, you'll have enough fuel to make it home or run the engine to keep warm. However, it's essential to keep snow from blocking the exhaust as noxious fumes can leak into the vehicle.
Chris 'Fat Cat the Rat' ....what can i add (other than Fuel!!
Windows: Clear all snow and ice from the windscreen before driving. Do not use water to de-ice windscreens. Hot water can crack the glass, and the water will only freeze again on the screen or on the ground where you are standing.
Locks: A squirt of WD-40 will prevent your door locks freezing up.
Warm clothing: Your car may be as warm as toast on the inside but if you have to step outside, you could be in trouble if you have not got any warm clothing with you.
Warm Clothing!! Anyone seen Dave RS1800 and Kev curtis lately ? they klook as if they are australia Bound
Always pack the following: warm coat, hat, gloves, sturdy boots, a blanket to keep you warm if you get stuck. Take some food, chocolate, biscuits, water and a hot drink if you can. Always carry a fully charged mobile, and some old bits of carpet, or cat litter, to put under the tyres when stuck and a shovel to clear snow.
AndyC a fully charged mobile ? he would be on low battery after ten minutes !!
oh well, thats the slicks put away for a few months then
cheeRS
Prost!!
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