Winter Driving Tips - On the road

  • A dip in your concentration levels can have disastrous consequences. Keep your car well ventilated and take regular breaks to prevent drowsiness.
  • Keep an eye open for gritting lorries and snowploughs.
  • Pedestrians may also be walking on the road to avoid slippery conditions on the pavement, so adjust your speed accordingly. Increase your distance from the vehicle in front when driving on snow or ice-covered roads.

ABS and ESP

  • When driving in slippery conditions it's not unusual for the ESP and ABS systems to activate to help you control the vehicle. The ESP/ABS light will flash on your dashboard to let you know.
  • Even with ESP/ABS, stopping distances may not be reduced when braking on ice or snow, so maintaining an increased distance from the vehicle in front is still paramount.

When ABS is activating it will produce a pulsing sensation through the braking pedal. Don't worry; this is completely normal. It may also be accompanied by a slight buzzing noise. The ABS light will not illuminate while this is happening.
 
 
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