Drivers urged to put 6 items in car before | Tech News

Drivers are being urged to put together for a snowstorm set to freeze the UK this week, after the Met Office issued yellow climate warnings for snow and rain. 

The forecaster has urged people to beware of journey disruption on the roads and railways this week, with a 26-hour rain warning in the south of England (6am tomorrow to 8am Thursday) and a 14-hour snow warning in Wales and the west Midlands (4pm tomorrow to 6am Thursday). As half of its advice on driving in cold climate linked to its forecasts, the Met Office has shared info from breakdown specialists on the RAC, urging people to put at the least six key items in their car to help deal with the snow. As properly as filling up with fuel, these key items could possibly be a literal life-saver if you end up stranded, because the Met Office warns you might. It urged drivers to pack in their car before Thursday:

1. Warm, high vis garments and blankets

“It’s sensible to have some warm clothes to wrap up in case of a breakdown – a big coat, gloves, a spare jumper, hat and gloves. If you need to leave the vehicle in the dark, it’s crucial that you can be seen by other motorists – it could even save your life.”

“Flat or dead batteries can happen to any car regardless of age and at any time, but in cold weather such problems are far more likely to occur.

“Always have a set of jump start cables or jump leads in the car.”

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“Unless the weather is very snowy you shouldn’t usually find deep snow on treated roads, but if you’re driving on smaller roads or there is a snowstorm or blizzard you may be surprised. With a shovel you can dig yourself out.”

“A phone light won’t really give you visibility if you’re stuck by the side of country road in winter. A large torch with spare batteries or a wind-up torch which doesn’t require battery power is essential for your vehicle.”