(PRWeb UK) November 22, 2009 -- Here are some of the main contributors to winter motor accidents; these will help drivers cope with the inclement weather whilst remaining safe this winter.
Avoiding a mechanical problem is a lot harder than it sounds, but by doing some routine checks before travelling in the winter they can be minimised, so what should be checked? These checks are vital to safe winter motoring and could help avoid a call to your cheap car insurance provider.
| | - Any vehicle needs to be serviced regularly, especially in the winter, being stranded in the cold is not only inconvenient, but also extremely dangerous, especially if there has been snowfall.
- Keeping the engine running is vital, so check and replace (if necessary) the anti-freeze in the radiator (quite possibly the most vital fluid to have in the engine during the winter).
- Ensure the vehicles battery is in proper working condition. If not shop around for a reliable replacement.
- Being able to see is extremely important, so keep an eye on your car’s lights as the spray from the road dirties them pretty quickly. Regularly check that all the bulbs are still in working condition, driving without sufficient lighting is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted.
- Tyre tread needs to be deeper in the winter to ensure your vehicle’s ability to stay on the road isn’t compromised, so ensure that there is at least a 3mm tread depth on ALL FOUR tyres.
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