Travel advice for drivers
Published:
10:10 AM January 18, 2013
Updated:
12:46 PM October 6, 2020
Picture: Denise Bradley - Credit: Copyright: Archant 2013
Only travel if necessary but if you do, remember to check our tips these before you go.
- Antifreeze: Check coolant regularly, and top-up with mixture of the right type
- Battery: A battery more than five years old may struggle in cold weather
- Petrol: Keep at least a quarter of a tank in case of delays
- Lights: Clean and check all lights regularly, and carry spare bulbs
You may also want to watch:
- Tyres: They should have at least 3mm tread and check the pressure every fortnight
- Windscreen: Clear it completely before leaving
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- Screenwash: Use 50pc mix of a good quality screen wash to reduce chance of freezing
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