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#RoadSafety | The cold snap is set to continue, follow these tips to help keep you and others safe on the road. 🚘 Before you set off... Clear your vehicle completely — remove snow and ice from all windows, mirrors, lights, bonnet, roof, and boot to ensure full visibility and avoid debris hazards for others.Check tyre condition and pressure — cold weather reduces tire pressure.Inspect lights, wipers, and battery — ensure all lights work, replace worn wipers, top up winter-grade washer fluid, and check your battery’s cold-weather capacity. 🚘 During the Drive... Slow down and stay smooth — reduce speed and avoid sudden steering, throttle, or braking; slippery surfaces mean control must be gentle.Increase following distance — braking on snow/ice takes longer; aim for a 5–6 second gap or more to vehicles ahead.Turn off cruise control — stay in full control because systems may misinterpret icy/slushy surfaces.Activate headlights — use low beams in falling snow, heavy snow, fog, or ice to improve visibility for all.Be cautious on bridges and shaded spots — these freeze first; approach with steady speed and awareness.Use engine braking in manuals or automatics — shift down or ease off the accelerator to reduce speed before braking to maintain traction. 🚘 If You Start to Slide... Don’t panic or slam the brakes — gently ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.If equipped with ABS, brake firmly and continue steering toward your intended path — ABS helps prevent wheel lock-up. 🚘 Driving Tips Stay alert and cautious — continuously scan ahead since winter weather can change quickly; black ice, snow squalls, and blowing snow are unpredictable.Plan routes and timing — check local forecasts and road conditions before you leave.Tell others your route — inform someone of your itinerary, especially if traveling in isolated areas with potential poor mobile network.Keep an emergency kit in the car — include blankets, water, snacks, a torch, gloves, ice scraper, shovel & extra washer fluid. 🚘 Summary Preventive prep — clear snow, check tires, lights, battery, wipers.Drive smart — slow speeds, no cruise control, long following distance, steady control.React safely — ease off gas, steer appropriately, and let ABS work if skid begins.Stay ready — carry emergency kit, inform someone of your plans. Stay safe out there! 👮👍 #OpLightning #RoadSafetyAdvice #SlowDown #Cannock #Staffordshire #StaffordshirePolice 
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