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Winter Driving tips | Newcastle | Sunderland | North East England

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‘Winter is coming’ and soon the roads will be icy and more hazardous! There are lots you can do to help yourself through the winter period SO we have created a winter bucket list to help you!

Winter driving bucket list

  • Flask
  • Non-perishable nibbles
  • Phone charger+ fully charged mobile + sat nav
  • Warm blanket, spare clothes, hat, gloves
  • Book to read
  • Make sure you are a member of a breakdown service and their number is left in car with membership number
  • Winter check by a garage (normally free only a charge if something needs to be done) spare mixed coolant
  • Windscreen wash
  • Winter tyres but removed in spring
  • Let people know your destination and approx time of arrival
  • Ensure you taking note of major road signs landmarks in case of breakdown on phone or sat nav locate my location button in advance
  • Keep windows closed as much as you can and doors locked.
  • Anyone approaches ask for I.D if unsure if police or breakdown ring for verification.
  • Braking distance should be up to 10 times more than normal in severe weather
  • If severe weather please don’t drive.

If you have never driven in winter weather why not get a 2 hr winter driving course to give you the experience www.aspirationdriving.co.uk or call us on 0191 500 9775

More tips on driving in bad weather.