subject: Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter Trips [print this page] Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter Trips Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter Trips
With shorter days, darker evenings and cooler temperatures, winter is clearly upon us. For safety, make sure that your car is up to scratch for any journeys you may be doing, as if you want to avoid having an accident, its best to have a vehicle that is prepared.
Keep your windscreen clean. It sounds obvious, but if you can't see the road ahead then how are you supposed to see the dangers coming? Top up your water with a little anti freeze so you can always clean the outside of the glass, and keep a microfiber cloth in the glove compartment for in case the inside gets mucky.
Replace windscreen wipers if they are over a year old, or smearing when it rains. The rubber on the wipers can deteriorate badly, and you will need them if it rains hard on your trip.
Check your headlights, as you will be putting yourself in danger if one is out and you are embarking on any journey in the dark, let alone a long one. Make sure the glass in the front of the headlight is clean too; otherwise the light won't be able to penetrate the grime.
Check your tyres are properly inflated, as this could cause an effect on your stopping distances and braking times. In the case of a pile up, you want your safety systems to be as quick and effective as they possibly can be.
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