Winter Driving Advice

In past years we have seen a sudden change in the weather and this has affected British motorists exceptionally.  In 2010 we saw TV footage of cars and Lorries stranded in the severe weather conditions.

Thankfully Land Rovers are suited to this weather so they played a big part in emergency services and aid organisations, used to get blankets, medical aid and helped motorists.  A partnership between The British Red Cross and Land Rover called ‘reaching vulnerable people round the world’ is extremely beneficial as they helped with the floods in Northern Ireland and the snowdrifts in the Scottish highlands.

Owning a Land Rover means that you are in a better position than others when driving in the wintery conditions, but that does not mean you should be driving; the most important advice is only drive if you really need to!

If you have to venture out then prepare, give yourself extra time and take essentials such as a snow shovel, warning triangle, torch, de-icer, a thermos containing a hot drink, bottled water, snacks and extra clothing or a blanket.  Try not travel on your own and inform someone at your destination you’re on your way, and not forgetting an in car phone charger.

Custom checks such as oil, water, anti-freeze, screen wash levels and correctly inflated tyres need to be checked.   Alternatively visit a Lookers Land Rover dealership that will check this for you.

For all Land Rover owners with Terrain Response, enable the ‘Grass Gravel Snow’ function when in wintry conditions.  You will need to allow a ten times braking distance between the car in front of you and keep momentum when going up hills, but when descending lower your speed.