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5 Tips for Safe Driving this Winter

Written by Theo Tucker
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Theo Tucker
Project Director

Theo’s been the Project Director for around 7 years now, building up a super high level of knowledge and experience within the driving school industry! He’s single-handedly created almost every article on our website, with his passion for sharing his knowledge with learner drivers. Aside from his passion on driving education, Theo’s also got a great amount of expertise in marketing and content writing, which is shone through his blogs of the highest quality!

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Reviewed by Paul Wrigglesworth
Bill Plant Driving School
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Paul Wrigglesworth
Senior Training Manager

Paul is the Senior Training Manager, here at Bill Plant Driving School. He’s been with us for 10 years now and the experience and knowledge he’s learnt in his 24 years as an Approved Driving Instructor, is leant on by everyone in the business! He’s the guru for all things driving related, which is showcased through his RoSPA Advanced Driving Gold Award. Paul designs and leads award-winning training programs, recruits and mentors new Instructor trainees, and keeps our teaching to the highest standards. His expertise and passion for driving, creates positive training experiences for all trainees going through our Academy.

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10 December 2017

Winter driving can cause even the most accomplished driver to have a slip. Bill Plant Driving School prides itself on the quality of our instructors and their focus on safe driving. We’ve therefore compiled our top 5 tips for driving in the winter weather to help you drive as safely and confidently as possible in cold and icy conditions!

Winter Driving Tips from Bill Plant Driving School

  1. Allow extra time for your journey
  2. Use dipped headlights in poor visibility (don’t forget to turn off when no longer needed)
  3. Make sure all windows are clear of snow and ice on the outside and de-misted on the inside (use air-con)
  4. Check your screen wash and top up as needed with winter additive
  5. Ensure your tyres are in good condition and inflated to the recommended pressure

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