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A the predicted overnight snow has hit the area, rural police are reminding people “only essential travel is recommended in current conditions”
They have issued a snowy pic of them out and about, along with some advice, “If you do have to drive today, follow some of these tips for a safer journey:
• Leave extra time before setting off on a journey to thoroughly defrost your vehicles, ensuring your windscreens, roofs and lights are completely clear, and to give yourself time to allow for slower driving conditions.
• Drive slowly and maintain safe stopping distances – in bad weather it can take ten times longer to come to a stop.
• Give more warning than usual to other drivers when turning, stopping or changing lane.
• If you happen to skid, steer gently into it and try not to brake or accelerate until you’re back in control.
• When driving uphill, leave plenty of room in front or wait until it is clear so that you can maintain a constant speed.
• Check your tyres to ensure they have the legal tread required, tyres with less tread are more likely to lose grip with the road.
• Plan your route before leaving, check for delays and road closures and pack essentials in your car.
If you need us, call 101 in Non-Emergencies and 999 for Emergencies – we’ll be here for you snow matter what
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