Ice is not nice

Typically there is a fivefold increase in minor car bumps when there is ice on the road.

Here are a few tips to make sure you do not become one of the statistics

On icy roads

  • Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
  • Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
  • Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
  • Keep your lights and windshield clean.
  • Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
  • Don’t pass snow ploughs and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you’re likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
  • Don’t assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.

If you are unlucky enough to have had a minor bump do consider alternatives to an insurance claim as these will be expensive

Bumps & Scuffs, in Farnham, deal with all sorts of minor accident damage repairs and will return your vehicle to you in pristine condition at a fraction of the cost of body repair shop and avoiding unnecessary insurance claims.

If you have had a bump or scrape please visit our Farnham site to obtain a FREE, no-obligation quotation. You’ll find our workshop located between the Shepherd & Flock roundabout and Homebase.

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