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Winter driving demands a bit more effort and concentration. The roads can be more treacherous with frost and ice, and the car needs perhaps a bit more TLC too.
Here's some great advice from Croydon's McCarthy Cars on what's myth and what's fact when it comes to driving during the winter season:
Some people believe that reducing your tyre pressure can improve the traction of your tyre. In actual fact this can have the opposite effect, and potentially make things worse!
This is common sense - busier, bigger roads are used more and are more likely to be gritted. this is obviously safer to drive in.
This is a recipe for disaster! The most likely thing to happen is that your windscreen will crack and you face an unexpected bill to replace it. Try using a frost cover the night before, or failing that, it's time for the trusty scraper and some de-icer!
It may be time consuming but it's a must - if you don't, you risk a fine from the police as it contravenes the Highway Code. You have been warned!
This may seem like a good idea but it can actually damage the motor for the windows as they struggle to open, or even damage the trim around the window itself. De-icer, the defrost setting on your car heating system and a bit of time is really the best solution.
They're fantastic for driving in colder conditions. The rubber that they're manufactured from is much more effective in the cold and their specific tread means they grip to the road much better than all-weather tyres.
Stay ahead on safety while you're driving this Winter.
