Snow driving

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Driving in the snow is extremely dangerous, but drivers need to understand that the brakes on a vehicle are just asking for trouble, especially when hitting icy patches. Hitting the brakes won’t allow the driver to steer the car, and the loss of control could cause a crash and therefore a insurance claim, not good!

Snow driving

When pulling away in snow, drivers should try to use second gear rather than first, says the RAC.

“In these conditions, it’s all about keeping the revs down. Pull away in second gear rather than first, and do everything gently.