TOP 10 WINTER TIPS

Ho, ho, ho – it’s nearly Christmas! Well alright, not quite, but the seasons are definitely shifting; the nights are drawing in, the gritters are champing at the bit to get out and spread glistening salty treasures all over the nation’s highways, and you’re probably tucked up on the sofa under a blankie with a nice cup of cocoa. Time for a boxset and a pipe of Pringles, right? But before you settle in, how about taking a moment to consider how the winter affects you and your motoring? Because there are a few things that you really should be thinking about in the winter months – after all, you don’t want to get stranded in a snowdrift at 3am. You might get eaten by a polar bear.

Vision and visibility

It’s really important to make sure all your bulbs are working, and that the lenses are clear of dirt, ice or snow. It’s vital to see, obviously, but also to be seen! And ensure that your lights are actually turned on in iffy conditions too – the number of drivers you see in the dark with nothing but their front DRLs illuminated, not realising that this doesn’t turn on the taillights, is pretty frightening. Keep things legit by lighting that