Read more about the article How do I safely de-ice my car?
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How do I safely de-ice my car?

If your windscreen is frozen over, do not use boiling water to clear it, as this could crack the glass. Don’t use your windscreen wipers either, as this will damage the wiper blades. Use a window scraper, a can of de-icer and some elbow grease.

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Read more about the article How do I prepare my car for snow driving?
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How do I prepare my car for snow driving?

Get up at least 10 minutes early to give you time to prepare the car. Don’t drive off with a tiny hole cleared in the windscreen: clear all windows using a scraper and de-icer.

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Heavier cars handle differently

Remember that when you are driving with your friends in the car that due to the extra weight, the acceleration, braking and handling of the car can be affected.

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Read more about the article Drive on busier roads when it’s snowing
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Drive on busier roads when it’s snowing

In the snow, plan your journey around busier roads as they are more likely to have been gritted. Avoid using shortcuts on minor roads – they are less likely to be cleared or treated with salt, especially country lanes.

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Read more about the article Accelerate gently in the snow
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Accelerate gently in the snow

When driving in the snow it’s important to accelerate gently, use low revs and change up to a higher gear as quickly as possible. You may need to move off in second gear as this will help reduce wheelspin.

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Keep road users safe

Your role as a driver is not to teach other drivers a lesson if you don’t like their driving style, it is to keep you, everyone in your car and other road users safe.

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