| The only thing worse than having to scrape your | | | | have an in car phone charger, so you always |
| car off every morning in the cold, is having your | | | | have a lifeline. |
| car finally give up the ghost and refuse to work. | | | | Drive defensively. Keep your eye out for ice and |
| If you follow the handy tips below, you should be | | | | skid marks, which could signal a dangerous patch |
| able to minimise and problems in the bad weather. | | | | on the road. Be aware of your surroundings in |
| Make sure that you plan your route before hand, | | | | case you need ot give instruction to landmarks. |
| and know of an alternative. This is always a | | | | If a storm begins, don't leave the house. People |
| problem in the winter, when roads get closed due | | | | seem to think that when the snow begins, the |
| to the ice and snow. People get panicked when | | | | best idea is to go out and get supplies. It really |
| they are used to travelling the same route and it | | | | isn't. If you need to make a journey, walk. |
| is closed, so check out alternatives in case of | | | | Be alert to frostbite. In case you have no blanket, |
| emergency. | | | | be aware that drowsiness and exhaustion can be |
| Pack a blanket in the boot. In the case of | | | | signs of frost bite. Huddle with passengers to |
| accident, you could be waiting hours for someone | | | | keep warm. |
| to come to your assistance, and in the cold | | | | Make sure that your car is in good condition, and |
| weather, you don't want to have frozen by the | | | | ensure you have valid Car Insurance. |
| time you are rescued. Likewise, ensure that you | | | | |