Traffic in winter conditions
In the winter, it is particularly important to prepare for your road trip. Plan your trip to avoid stress. Make sure you are well rested when you start. Drive carefully and follow weather forecasts and traffic reports on the radio. Here are some more tips on what you can do to make your trip as safe as possible.
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Driving in winter conditions:
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-Plan your journey and start on time.
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Listen to weather and traffic reports on the radio.
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Weather conditions often vary locally and large amounts of snow or ice can develop quickly. Road conditions can vary according to geography. Choose roads with central barriers or speed cameras.
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Check your car's winter equipment, winter tyres and prepare what to do if you get stuck on the road.
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Your driving behaviour has a big impact on safety. Keep your distance from the vehicle in front and adapt your speed to road conditions and visibility.
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Avoid overtaking ploughs, such as tandem ploughs, and always follow weather warnings.
- If the weather looks very bad, consider using another mode of transportation.
- Always follow authorities' or the police’s advice to avoid driving.
How to help in a traffic accident
- Move on if people are already at the scene - unless you have specialist medical knowledge. If you have to stop, park your car as safely as possible.
- Call 112.
- Use your hazard lights to warn others so they don't drive into the accident.
- Find out if there are casualties at the scene. Shocked people may run into the woods or onto the road. Try to help them.
- Try to get an idea of what has happened. How many cars are involved? How many people are injured? Tell the rescuers as soon as possible.
- Listen to the rescuers and stay back if they ask you to.