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Recent Posts
Sunday, 25 May 2008
Rain and More Rain!With the lighter evenings and Spring/Summer now with us the people in the world of weather, yes the meteorologists, are predicting changing weather during the coming weeks very unsettled and cyclonic.
By doing this a warning must go to all road users when travelling, especially in wet weather.
It is said that a third of all fatal road crashes in the UK happen on wet or flooded roads.
When changing weather occurs such as heavy downpour this creates hazardous road conditions and reduces visibility.
The month of April is usually a rainy month with sudden downpours followed by bursts of sunshine, but the warning is that these weather patterns can reach into May and June.
This combination of sun and showers spells real danger for drivers so it is important we are all well prepared.
Sunshine reflects off water - causing glare and loss of visibility.
So here are a few spring driving tips:
- Expect and prepare for changing weather before you travel.
- Be aware of stopping distances being twice as long in the wet, allow a good 4 second following distance behind the vehicle in front, allow ample breaking distance, prevent skidding and avoid aquaplaning.
- Use maximum vision ahead, keep the windscreen clean.
- Check to replace worn or defective wiper blades, repair or replace chipped windscreens which could cause distractions.
- Make sure your screen wash is well supplied and working.
Driving in heavy rain is very hazardous and can challenge even the most experienced drivers.
Drivers should respect the conditions, slow down give themselves time to see and react to all hazards such as flooding. Watch for pedestrians, do not splash them. Leave more room from vehicle in front.
By doing this a warning must go to all road users when travelling, especially in wet weather.
It is said that a third of all fatal road crashes in the UK happen on wet or flooded roads.
When changing weather occurs such as heavy downpour this creates hazardous road conditions and reduces visibility.
The month of April is usually a rainy month with sudden downpours followed by bursts of sunshine, but the warning is that these weather patterns can reach into May and June.
This combination of sun and showers spells real danger for drivers so it is important we are all well prepared.
Sunshine reflects off water - causing glare and loss of visibility.
So here are a few spring driving tips:
- Expect and prepare for changing weather before you travel.
- Be aware of stopping distances being twice as long in the wet, allow a good 4 second following distance behind the vehicle in front, allow ample breaking distance, prevent skidding and avoid aquaplaning.
- Use maximum vision ahead, keep the windscreen clean.
- Check to replace worn or defective wiper blades, repair or replace chipped windscreens which could cause distractions.
- Make sure your screen wash is well supplied and working.
Driving in heavy rain is very hazardous and can challenge even the most experienced drivers.
Drivers should respect the conditions, slow down give themselves time to see and react to all hazards such as flooding. Watch for pedestrians, do not splash them. Leave more room from vehicle in front.
Just something to remember, not only cars can be recalled by their maker!
It is 14 times safer to go by train,
and 2.5 times safer to go by bus,
than it is to take the car.
and 2.5 times safer to go by bus,
than it is to take the car.
Mike Daniels AcciDON'T - Making drivers safer world wide.
Retraining Drivers for Insurance Companies,
please don't let us meet you by Accident . . .
Mike Daniels and AcciDON’T
D.S.A. Registered Instructor, Awarded Highest Grade 6
Retraining Drivers for Insurance Companies,
please don't let us meet you by Accident . . .
Mike Daniels and AcciDON’TD.S.A. Registered Instructor, Awarded Highest Grade 6