How to stay safe on the road this winter as drivers warned of icy conditions
Road users are being warned to take extra care, as the Met Office issued snow and ice yellow alerts for large areas of Scotland, England and Northern Ireland as temperatures plummet this week.
Slips and falls can be a danger for pedestrians when conditions are icy. The national weather service has also said there’s a chance of disruption to road, bus and rail networks as the cold snap sets in.
So, what can drivers do to help stay safe on the roads during harsher winter weather? Here are some
