News Published on : 04-Apr-2022 17:45:52

As the Spring weather remains unpredictable it s important to take extra care. Green Flag is advising motorists to plan their route in advance checking for any issues via online maps and travel apps. When behind the wheel drivers should ensure they keep a safe distance from the car in front. Green Flag s tips for driving in the unpredictable UK weather: 1. The three-second rule: Keep a three-second gap to the car in front. When that car passes a landmark count slowly to three. If you pass the same landmark before you get to three you re too close. Slowing down a vehicle on icy roads can take three or four times longer than you might expect. 2. Plan ahead: Plan your route and check for disruption that would cause you issues such as road closures or delays. 3. Stick to gentle movements: The trick to keeping control on a slippery surface is to be gentle with your actions when accelerating or breaking. The more sudden the action the more likely your car is to break traction. 4. When not to break: If you feel your car starting to slide avoid touching the brake. Try to steer in the direction you re sliding to prevent the car spinning. 5. Be constantly aware: You need to make sure you are expecting the unexpected winds can cause movements on the roads and therefore staying alert will save you and others. 6. Make sure to de-ice: The most effective way of de-icing car windows is still with a scraper. If you don t fancy using a scraper you can also use de-icer sprays which are a quick and easy way of getting the job done. Hazards come at us from all angles when we re on the road. It s important that we can see all around us so make sure you clear the ice from the side windows as well as the entire windscreen.