WINTER DRIVING Are you prepared?
Saturday 31 October
10:00am – 11:00am
Join us for our free Community Zoom webinar
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Why this webinar matters
As the clocks go back, a familiar journey may mean driving in the dark.
Low sun, headlamp glare, rain, fog and icy mornings can make driving more demanding.
So, before the first frosty morning or a challenging drive home, ask yourself: am I prepared for winter driving?
This practical webinar will invite you to think about how you, your vehicle and your journeys are prepared for winter driving.
We will share useful tips to help make these journeys safer, and more relaxed.
If you joined our autumn Driver MOT webinar, there is plenty of fresh content including information about prescription medicines, winter tyres, gritted routes, headlamp glare and advice for EV and hybrid owners preparing for their first winter.
Our aim is to help you stay safe and confident and keep enjoying the independence that driving brings.
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Your presenters: Alexandra and Nigel Lloyd-Jones, Co-Leads of the Older Drivers Forum in Gloucestershire. Nigel also leads the Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership’s work to support mature drivers.
Join them for practical advice, followed by time for your questions and tips.
During the webinar we will cover
The Driver: eyesight, medicines and recognising how winter conditions can affect your confidence behind the wheel
Headlamp glare: what the latest research tells us and practical ways to reduce its impact
The Vehicle: batteries, lights, tyres and whether winter tyres could suit your driving
EVs and hybrids: preparing for your first winter, including range, warming the car before departure and keeping an eye on tyre wear
Clear visibility: de-icing, demisting and keeping vehicle cameras and sensors clean
The Journey: choosing the time and route, finding gritting information and knowing when to change your plans
Preparing for delays or a breakdown: useful equipment and how to explain your location when you need help
Sharing winter roads: allowing for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users in difficult conditions
Summary notes will be available on our website in the week following the webinar.
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