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11/10/2025

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03/01/2025

Postponing any avoidable journeys until the icy roads improve.
Give yourself plenty of extra time to factor in any traffic and to stop you from rushing.
Charge your phone before you leave or pack a car phone charger in case of an emergency.
Have an AA Breakdown & Emergency Kit handy – including food and water supplies.
Make sure you have Breakdown Cover.
Leave space between cars
When you actually start driving, always leave plenty of space between you and the car in front, as icy roads will reduce the grip of your tyres and drastically increase braking distances.

If you do still skid, don’t jerk the wheel as you can easily lose control. Instead, gently steer to correct your vehicle’s line.

Driving on ice in an electric vehicle

Driving on ice in an electric car can feel very different from a standard vehicle. Electric cars are typically heavier, so it’s even more important to ensure you drive slowly to avoid sliding and loss of control. It’s advisable to reduce regenerative braking during winter weather as this can reduce your grip on the road and can impact your steering ability.

Be mindful that your EV’s range can lower during cold temperatures as it can affect the lithium-ion battery, making it less efficient. Using eco-mode can help you maintain lower speeds, reduce wheel spin, and allow you to get the most range out of your battery during cold weather

Drive smoothly
While driving, you should always try to accelerate, brake, steer, and change gear smoothly. By doing this, you’ll reduce the likelihood of skidding and help to give yourself an easier drive.

Stay in a high gear
On more extreme icy roads, one of the best driving tips is to try to stay in a higher gear as this will help your vehicle to grip better on packed ice.

You should always keep your eyes peeled for any hazards up in front. Remember, other cars will be going a lot slower and pedestrians may take longer to cross the road.

Be smart and go slow.

Don’t stop on a hill
If you’re approaching a hill and you can see that there’s traffic ahead, don’t carry on and stop half-way. If you do this, you could find it hard to grip and get the momentum to pull your car up the incline again.

Similarly, you shouldn’t use it as an excuse to speed up hills just to get past them. Doing this could result in you losing control of your vehicle.

12/12/2024

Congratulations Kelsey on passing your practical driving test today in Swansea with Philip Smith school of driving 07581 156099 and just 1 minor fault. WELL DONE.