09/12/2025
Essential advice for motorists this winter season 🥶
Did you know it can take up to ten times as long for your vehicle to stop during icy conditions on the road? With the hazards of black ice, ice, snow, freezing rain and ground frost to negotiate during a typical autumn and winter period, National Highways is providing top tips on how road users can stay safe on our A-roads and motorways over the coming months
Snow and ice: Stick to the main roads where you can and only travel if necessary.
Slow down - it can take 10 times longer to stop in icy conditions.
Use a high gear - this will help avoid wheel spin.
Accelerate gently, using low revs. You may need to take off in second gear to avoid skidding.
You may need up to 10 times the normal gap between your car and the car in front.
Try not to brake suddenly – it may lock up your wheels and you could skid further.
Be extra cautious at road junctions where road markings may not be visible.
Look out for gritters spreading salt or using snow ploughs, and only overtake if it's safe to do so
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