Visit Your Family Safely This Christmas
LONDON, United Kingdom – December 19, 2008: Winter weather can be
a hazard over the festive break so the IAM (Institute of Advanced
Motorists) are urging drivers to be extra cautious as they take to the road
to visit their loved ones across the country.
The IAM advice is simple;
plan your trip allow extra time for
your journey and build in 20 minute breaks at least every two hours let
someone know your travel route and expected arrival time check travel
advice from weather forecasters and the emergency services before you set
out don’t drive when you would normally be asleep ensure you
have enough windscreen washer fluid in the dispenser and wiper blades are
not torn or worn check that all your lights are clean and working
correctly, including the fog lights tyres are crucial the legal limit
is 1.6mm but below 2mm grip is reduced check water/coolant (anti
freeze) and oil levels to prevent over-heating and engine failure pack
an emergency kit with blankets, de-icer, a torch, first aid kit, warning
triangle, water and a fully charged mobile phone
When packing your car don’t put luggage or presents on the rear
parcel shelf. They will obscure your vision of the road behind you and turn
into dangerous projectiles if you have to brake sharply. Avoid having loose
items in the vehicle: the last thing you need is a broken present after all
the shops are shut.