How to drive safely in snow

Think about the safest possible way to get to your destination. If you can, avoid travelling on quieter roads or country lanes as these are less likely to be gritted

Don’t forget to clear off snow piled on the roof and bonnet as it can fall and blow on to the windscreen or the vehicle behind

Start your car gently from stationary and avoid high revs. If road conditions are icy and you drive a manual car, move off in a higher gear rather than first gear. Stay in a higher gear to avoid wheel spin

Never drive too fast that you risk losing control, but avoid driving so slowly that you risk losing momentum, especially when driving up a slope

Double your stopping distance from the vehicle in front of you. This will give you more time to slow down without relying on your brakes