COMMUNITY police officers in the Scottish have been carrying out early morning checks to ensure drivers are aware of winter road safety.
Officers have issued the following advice:
Drive to the road conditions. Road conditions can change without warning, stopping distances will be affected by the weather
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Make sure your windows are clean and aren't misted up
Make sure there is no snow and ice on your windows before you drive
When the roads are icy, drive at a slow speed in a high gear
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Accelerate and brake very gently
Make sure your car is ready for winter
Check that your tyres, brakes, windscreens, wiper blades and windows are free from defects and clean
More information can be found at
https://www.scotland.police.uk/.../winter-road-safety/
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