The winter will be dangerous – Prepare yourself

For many drivers the winter means snow, sleet, and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. Drivers know that weather affects road and driving conditions and can pose serious problems, but few realise the real effects of rain and darkness.

The British weather can be unpredictable. Bad weather can strike suddenly and when it affects visibility or road conditions drivers need to take special care and be aware of the risks associated with driving in bad weather conditions.

Speaking today at a Westminster Briefing, Adrian Walsh, director of RoadSafe said: ‘Some fifty percent of all reported road traffic accidents at night occur in wet conditions, but in the UK it is wet on average only 10% of the nights.’

"By and large drivers realise the dangers of ice and snow and indeed many motoring organisations issue warnings about winter driving. The IAM and The Department for Transport issue guidance, but few drivers realise that the most common danger in winter is wet weather not ice and snow" he added.