- Ask yourself if your journey is absolutely necessary.
- Drive more slowly both on salted and untreated roads.
- Use dipped headlights.
- Drive in the highest gear possible to avoid wheel spin.
- Keep well away from the car in front.
- Always be well prepared. Take extra clothing food and drinks particularly on longer journeys. Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged.
What to do if you get stuck
- Stay with your vehicle until help arrives if at all possible.
- If you have to leave your vehicle stay well away from the roadside.
- Make yourself and your vehicle visible to other motorists.
- Try to position your vehicle so that emergency service vehicles and winter service vehicles can pass.
- Contact the police if your only option is to abandon your vehicle.