Driving on iced surfaces can be very difficult and risky. Due to less traction on icy areas, the tires grip with the road less and the likelihood of skidding and getting out of control increase. Steering becomes difficult, leading to oversteering, understeering, extended stopping distances make it difficult to stop quickly in emergencies. There is a higher risk of sliding, and hidden dangers such as black ice may be difficult to spot, which makes navigation a challenge.

Also, icy surfaces raise the chances of spinouts, where vehicles lose grip and start spinning. Braking systems are possibly less effective and limited visibility, which is often worsened by snow or freezing rain, makes driving even more complicated. To address these risks, drivers need to be careful, modify their driving habits, and consider other forms of transport in situations involving ice on the road.

To enhance your safety on icy conditions, consider the following tips:

Make sure to focus on the condition of your tires as they contribute significantly towards providing grip on icy roads. Make sure that the tread depth has not less than 1.6mm, which is legal. Replace in case the tread is less than 3mm or if you encounter any form of physical wear or damage.

On ice roads, increase the gap between your vehicle and the one ahead because the stopping distances become longer. This additional gap allows for the necessary time to respond in the event of an emergency braking by the car in front.

Drive slowly in icy conditions. Slick roads can interfere with the control of your vehicle, and driving slower not only reduces the chances of you slipping but allows for better anticipation and reaction time in spotting hazards.

Use low beams, which give focused illumination in order to spot dangerous areas in the ice. Moreover, low beams make your vehicle more identifiable to others thereby reducing the chances of accidents.

Do not make sharp braking that can lead to skidding on icy pavements. Instead, slowly squeeze the brakes to decelerate slowly. Likewise, be careful with steering and acceleration, choosing gentle and continuous movements to stay mobile.

During icy road conditions, avoid using cruise control as it can cause loss of control. Cruise control fine tunes its acceleration depending on road conditions and can make the situation worse if grip is compromised. Drive carefully on the icy roads manually.

If you are stuck in the road with a damaged tyre, you can rely on our 24/7 call out services for help. We offer round-the-clock emergency tyre replacement wherever you are and no matter that time.