Experts issue bad weather tips to motorists to avoid £5,000 fine
| Published date | 27 June 2022 |
| Publication title | EdinburghLive (Scotland) |
Unpredictable weather is a staple when it comes to Scottish summer. Going from highs of 20C and prepping food for the BBQ to flood warnings and thunderstorms, sometimes in a matter of minutes. So it's fair to say our weather can be erratic at best.
Because of this, driving in such conditions can sometimes be a little trickier than we had hoped for and, at times, dangerous.
But while we wait for the warmer - and drier - weather to pick up, experts have been issuing advice to motorists on what they need to be thinking about before getting behind the wheel.
Bad Credit Car Finance providers, Go Car Credit, have put together their top tips for driving in adverse weather conditions with Hayley O'Connor from Go Car Credit stating: "With thunderstorms on the way for most of the UK this weekend, it's important to make sure your vehicle is prepared for unpredictable weather. Check your vehicle's tyres, breaks, windscreen wipers, and lights are in full working order and follow the latest Highway Code guidance for driving in adverse conditions."
Six tips for driving in bad weather
Consider your breaking distance
"There's nothing worse than driving and having someone behind you too close. It can be aggressive behaviour but also puts you at risk when you're driving to have someone drive into the back of you if you needed to break suddenly.
"In wet conditions, stopping distances are double of that driving on dry roads. Surface water can give your tyres less grip on the road which means you need to leave additional distance between the car in front, to make sure you can safely stop. Check that your tyre treads meet the legal requirements to drive on the road as bald tyres become even more hazardous in wet conditions."
Make sure you can see clearly
"On wet and sunny days, low-laying light can be highly dazzling and impede your vision. If you are someone who wears prescription glasses, then you need to make sure that if you wear sunglasses that they are also prescription in-line with what is on your driving license.
"Lightning often comes with a significant downfall of rain too and that means that you need to make sure you can see clearly, so making sure your windscreen wipers are fully functional (in all weathers!), is of vital importance. You also need to make sure that you've got your headlights on if there is poor visibility, which is...
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