{"id":2416,"date":"2023-01-18T15:08:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T15:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.service4service.co.uk\/news\/?p=2416"},"modified":"2023-03-10T13:45:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T13:45:03","slug":"help-i-have-to-drive-in-icy-weather-what-should-i-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.service4service.co.uk\/news\/general\/help-i-have-to-drive-in-icy-weather-what-should-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! I Have To Drive In Icy Weather – What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here in the UK, our winters can be unpredictable at best and chaotic at worst. We can go from spring-esque temperatures, to icy frosts overnight, or from clear skies to inches of snow in a matter of an hour or two and being prepared for every eventuality can feel like an impossible task. If we had every piece of equipment needed for every weather system that the UK sees, most of us wouldn\u2019t have space left in our boots for anything else! For this reason, it can be easy to get caught out while out on the roads and even end up in standstill traffic if things get really bad. It\u2019s always best to avoid travelling in bad weather, but what if there was no warning, or you have <\/em>to travel? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevention Is Key<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first, and you know we have to say it – prevention is key. You should prevent getting stuck in poor weather when you can and it can be as simple as watching the weather reports and adjusting or cancelling your journeys accordingly. If there is even the slightest hint that there could be snow, you should be prepared. It\u2019s easy enough to convince ourselves that the snow won\u2019t settle or it won\u2019t be too bad, but when you end up miles away from home stuck in an icy slush puddle, you\u2019ll wish you\u2019d been smarter about your choices. If you know it\u2019s going to snow before you leave home and you have to leave home regardless, maybe consider adjusting your travel times, or sticking to main roads that are likely to be well-gritted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have A Bad Weather Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should always have a bad weather kit in your car over the course of winter – you never know when the weather can turn. Even between popping into a supermarket and returning to your car, a frost could\u2019ve settled on your car and without the right equipment, you could be waiting a while for things to defrost! Your Bad Weather kit should include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n