Driving in adverse weather conditions

Some important info to remember when driving in bad weather:

When driving in icy or snowy weather

• drive with care, even if the roads have been treated
• keep well back from the road user in front as stopping distances can be ten times greater than on dry roads
• take care when overtaking vehicles spreading salt or other de-icer, particularly if you are riding a motorcycle or cycle
• watch out for snowploughs which may throw out snow on either side. Do not overtake them unless the lane you intend to use has been cleared
• be prepared for the road conditions to change over relatively short distances

For more info visit:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069859