Don’t get caught out by winter driving

Many inexperienced drivers or those who have low mileage car insurance will be glad of an excuse to stay at home when winter weather strikes in Britain but with so many of us being working women we may have to grit our teeth, put on our boots and get out on roads covered in ice, snow and slush.

With modern cars, winter driving is nowhere near as tricky as it used to be and there is plenty of advice on the internet to help you travel safely to avoid an accident and the need to call the company which handles your car insurance for women.

Simple safety measures suggested by the Institute of Advanced Motorists include checking before you start that windscreen wipers are in good condition. Lights and the inside of the windscreen should be clean to reduce glare.

Tyres are the most important factor to keep you safe on a slippery road and for optimum safety the tread should be more than 3mm all over.

An emergency kit to be kept in the boot should include a warm coat and a rug, a high visibility jacket, some food and water, a good pair of boots, de-icer and a scraper, a torch, a spade and a mobile phone either with a well-charged battery or an in-car charger so that if the worst happens and you are stuck or have a winter accident, you will be able to call for help and tell your woman’s car insurance helpline.