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The Problems with Winter Driving |
Article Submitted by: Phil Adams-Wright
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
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Many people like driving in the summer months especially when it's a nice day and you can drive with the top down (or windows in many cases!) and enjoy the sunshine whilst you travel to your destination. However, this all changes when the wind and rain of the traditional British summer arrives. Driving in the winter can be difficult and extremely dangerous if you aren't careful on the roads. The conditions can be exacerbated if temperatures dip significantly, or very quickly, and ice or snow forms on the roads. Whereas some people will try to limit the amount of driving they do during the winter period, many people do not have this option and will at least have the usual journey to and from work, doing the shopping or taking their children to school etc. Driving in icy conditions require patience behind the wheel. Patience in the mornings when you are trying to negotiate your way through the rush hour traffic may be lacking but it is important to drive carefully to reduce the chances of an accident. Always allow more time in the morning to prepare your car. This probably will include using de-icer and a scraper on the windscreen, windows and mirrors, to take off the ice. You should always try and remove all the ice and not to drive by looking through a small gap, which many drivers dangerously do, when they don't have time. If you allow yourself an extra ten minutes then you will have time to clear your car of any ice which makes your car safer to drive. Another important thing that many car owners do is use water which can actually have a negative effect. Water can turn snow into ice which is harder to remove or in worse case scenarios can crack the windscreen. Before setting off it's a good idea to plan your route along main roads as these are more likely to have been gritted whereas smaller, country lanes are unlikely to have been gritted and can present more hazardous driving conditions. Stopping distances are increased tenfold in the ice so you really need to keep your wits about you as accidents can easily occur if you have a lapse in concentration. Floods are common in the autumn and winter months, and it is important to note that you should not drive through water unless you are sure how deep it is. You often hear in the news about how dare-devil drivers have risked driving through deep water and end up becoming submerged. You should avoid driving fast through water for a number of reasons; one such reason is it being inconsiderate if end up soaking a pedestrian, which can lead to you receiving a hefty fine and/or between 3 and 9 penalty points if caught. Water can cause some expensive damage to your cars' engine, especially if you have a diesel or turbo-charged car. And should you drive through water, you should always check your breaks afterwards in case of any problems. Looking for the ideal car is not always easy but if you need help financing your purchase, a car loan may be right for you. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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