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Advice for motorists

  • 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.

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