The winter season is full of hidden dangers for drivers as well as drivers pedestrians. Some of these problems are a lot less obvious than you may think. So what are these problems that could cause you problems when commuting to and from work?
As the seasons temperatures drop to below freezing and the evenings and mornings are pitch black for many people whilst driving to work. Poor light is the first on our list of things to look out for. As the evenings are drawing in it will be all too careful to get caught out, then you'll have to drive home in the dark. Which, for some isn't a problem but other find concentrating in the dark hard work and difficult to spot poorly dressed cyclists and walkers. In addition the glare of other traffics headlights can make driving in the dark and mentally challenging task at the best of times.
Obviously as the temperatures drop then the roads are exposed to all levels of possible hazards. One of the most common is ice. After a rainfall has made contact with the road, and the temperature is below freezing, it is only a matter of time before the water turns to ice and the road is a hazard to all who travel over it. Black ice is a massive problem in it's self as it goes largely undetected by the human eye when in the car and the first dealings with it usually send people spinning out of control.
Fog is another problem that the poor weather brings. This is an accident waiting to happen as visibility is well greatly reduced yet many drivers continue to drive far too close to the vehicle in front and would stand no chance of getting out of the way of an accident. In weather like this it is best that the rear fog light remains on during all foggy conditions whilst driving.
Sleet can be another concern for many other drivers. This combination of rain and snow very often falls onto the surface of the road making it difficult to pass over. This is very true with hills that require care when ascending or descending and then the road surface is highly dangerous if a great deal of care is not taken.
Just considering the dangers of these elements whilst out and about can vastly reduce the chance of being involved in an accident. So be aware of what's going on around you and make sure that you consider these dangers.
This article was written by Tom Sangers on behalf of Claims for you who offerUK Accident Claim advice and otherAccident Claim Online support and help.
