| Tagged in: Untagged | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Posted by: adrian |
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With the colder and wetter days closing in as well as earlier darkness, all motorists and riders must be more viligent than ever. Driving on side lights is now deemed the norm for poor weather conditions - but don't think that dopey joe/josephine, in front of you, has actually seen you....
Give yourself enough space, always, to be able to stop your vehicle quickly. Make certain that your mirrors are adjusted to show the best possible road vision; ensure that your windscreen is clean and wipers are working and not just smearing the windscreen. Check that your tyres and brakes are up to an emergency stop - as well as yourself!
If you have a long journey ahead and expect bad weather, bring emergency supplies with you as well as that reflective triangle and gilet.
Never try to drive your car or bike through flooded roads. There could be a concealed man-hole somewhere.....or a deep dip in the road that is hidden by those flood waters.....And, never stand with, nor stay with a stranded vehicle, on the hard shoulder of the motorway.
This the time of the year when the mobile phone (active) can be so useful, so keep it with you.
Give yourself additional time for all journeys and please do not rush anywhere if the weather conditions are poor. Far better to be late, than not to arrive at all.......
Regards and remembrer to follow me on Twitter@Expertdriver.
ADRIAN.
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