Fire Service’s tips for driving in poor weather conditions

The advice includes:
– Take a few more minutes to clear the windows of your vehicles, not just a small hole on the windscreen;
– Be patient and let the heater warm up and demist the car before setting off on your journey;
– Make sure that your wiper blades are in good condition;
– Use your headllights in rain, snow, fog and mist.
– Consider the needs of other road users, and give them the space they might need should anything go wrong.
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Fire Service’s tips for driving in poor weather conditions
With severe weather forecast for the East Midlands later today (1 February) Humberside Fire Service has issued guidelines for those using the roads in poor conditions.
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