Driving in the Snow - Even though snow is beautiful and fun to play in; it is also a dangerous driving nightmare. It may not happen very often but you should always be prepared so you don't end up stranded or injured due to severe weather.
 Be prepared! Things to keep in your car during the winter months are: warm and waterproof clothes, heavy boots, thick socks and gloves, and some blankets or a sleeping bag. Also include an ice scraper, a torch, water and some non-perishable foods such as candy bars.
Slow Down! This may sound like stating the obvious; however it is easier to control your vehicle at lower speeds. Driving in snow is a tricky balance of maintaining momentum whilst not gaining too much speed. Here in Britain the snow is very thin and overnight snow is more likely to freeze than melt! this means we wake up to icy road conditions and when our roads are an ice rink for want of a better analogy things get very dangerous. Accidents are very common as UK motorists are not used to severe driving conditions. As a country we are not prepared for this weather as it does not occur frequently enough for us to set up the appropriate infrastructure to cope with conditions. It really is up to each and every motorist to do his part!
Getting Stuck! Don't panic. There is plenty you can try to do to get you moving on your way again. Try rocking the car back and forth with the gears to get you unstuck. You can also try to clear the snow in front of your tires. If this doesn't work, call for help and stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
Stay Home! If the road conditions are risky and unsafe; if at all possible stay home. You can work from home or spend time playing in the snow with your family. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Just keep these tips in mind when that unexpected snow storm blows into your area. That way you can avoid unwanted delays and injuries. The best thing is to stay home and enjoy looking at the snow from the inside of your home where it is warm and safe.
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