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Five tips for surviving in the snow

Five tips for surviving in the snow

Beautiful and fun in the right environment as snow is, this week's freezing weather in Britain has brought nothing but chaos. Here are our tips for surviving it in your car. The snow might be beautiful, but it's a driving nightmare. We're not used to the sort of huge dumps of the white stuff here as they are on the Continent and we're ill prepared as a result. Check out our five tips for driving in the snow in Britain, though really, unless you absolutely have to travel, we suggest you avoid driving at all and stay at home.

  1. Be prepared, Be ready for anything

    Be prepared, Be ready for anything

    At this time of year it's worth carrying around a few extras in your boot - just in case. Read more

  2. Slow down, Drive as slowly as possible...

    Slow down, Drive as slowly as possible...

    It may sound like stating the obvious, but it's easier to tackle the snow at low speeds. Read more

  3. A few tips to help if you're stranded...

    A few tips to help if you're stranded...

    Don't panic if you do get stranded - there's plenty you can do to survive the ordeal. Read more

  4. Think winter, Have your car checked out for winter.

    Think winter, Have your car checked out for winter.

    It's always a good idea to ensure your car is well maintained, but this is particularly important in winter. Read more

  5. Stay at home, It's pretty obvious really - don't travel.

    Stay at home, It's pretty obvious really - don't travel.

    You could look on the snowfall as a good thing! Work from home or get that snowboard out and take a day off. Read more