Drivers have been instructed to complete one task before Friday, with experts advising against driving without doing so. Wintery weather is on its way this week, with snow and low temperatures forecast.
The Met Office said that between February 3 and 12, the weather will be largely unsettled, bringing showers or longer spells of rain across the UK. It may also be rather windy at times, especially towards the southwest. Towards the northeast, colder conditions will remain, with the risk of colder air pushing further southwest, increasing the chance of snowfall. Although snow is more likely on higher ground, some snow at lower levels cannot be ruled out. Temperatures will be close to average for most, but perhaps colder in the northeast. An often brisk wind will accentuate the colder feel, especially in coastal districts. As we move through the forecast, confidence lowers over whether milder air from the southwest will dominate or whether colder air from the east will move in more bodily.
With this weather on the way, experts at Motors.co.uk have told drivers to do one thing: “Always fill up with a full tank of fuel before heading on a long journey. Being stuck on the side of the motorway in zero-degree conditions isn’t ideal”
This could also help you save some money at the garage. MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis told drivers to get petrol when it’s cold.
This is because it’s colder at night, and because fuel pumps are calibrated by volume, you get a tiny bit of extra fuel when you fill up.
The RAC advises in its guidance on driving in snow and ice to be prepared for every eventuality by ensuring your car is equipped with a demisting pad and a torch (wind-up so you don’t run out of battery).
They also recommend a hi-vis vest to make you visible if you break down, a blanket to keep you warm, some food, a drink, spare screenwash, de-icer, an ice scraper, and a shovel.
Also included on the list is a phone charger, a map, a first aid kit, a warning triangle, some jump leads, a spade and a square of carpet that you can use to put under your drive wheels should you get stuck in the snow.