If you cannot see out your windshield, it is not safe to drive. In fact, in the UK; by law you must be able to see out your windows, and have your number plate clearly visible and legible. Always remove snow and ice from your car's windshield, greatly increasing visibility and improving the safety of you and any passengers. If you live in an area with terrible winter weather, there are even steps you can take to prevent ice buildup.

When driving in snowy or icy conditions, snow chains can be extremely helpful for safe handling and control. On steep roads or in mountainous terrain, they may even be required to travel at all. Although installing and removing snow chains may look intimidating, the basic idea is really simple. Fit the chains over your tires, drive forward slowly, and tighten them up. They can be difficult to install during bad weather, so putting your snow chains on your tires before you reach snowy roads will make things much easier.

Hydroplaning happens when your tires encounter more water than they can scatter, so they lose contact with the road and skid along the water’s surface. The water pressure in front of the tire forces a layer of water underneath the tire, reducing friction and causing the driver to lose control of the car. Learning how to avoid hydroplaning and regain control when it does happen will help you stay out of danger the next time driving conditions are wet and slippery. Although it can be a scary experience, the most important thing is to remember to stay calm.

Driving in the rain can be both scary and dangerous, and it's important to take wet weather seriously when you're on the road. There are lots of things you can do to make driving in the rain safer, including being prepared by making sure your car is ready and ensuring you can always see properly. But most importantly, you have to drive according to the conditions, and adjust a few of your habits to avoid sliding, skidding, or being involved in a collision.

Getting stuck in the snow - whether your car veered off the road or it snowed while your car was parked - can be frustrating. However, while it may seem difficult to get your car out of the snow once it is stuck, there are a lot of things you can do to help free it. By removing snow from around your car, helping your car gain traction, and carefully driving your car out, you’ll have a better chance of getting your car out of the snow.

Fog is one of the scariest things to drive in, especially if you're unfamiliar with it. It is a dense 'cloud bank' that rests on the ground. Here is how to drive safely in fog.

Fog gathers on your windshield when air of different temperatures meet. This means fog in the summer is caused when the hot air outside hits your cool windshield. Winter fog gathers when the warm air in your car meets your cold windshield. Understanding how the fog is created can help you get rid of it depending on the season. You can also take steps to prevent your windshield from fogging, saving yourself some time.

09-10-2019 The Flemish Highways and Traffic Agency will be in winter mode from 21 October. 108,000 tonnes of salt have been stockpiled and the Agency’s army of gritter lorries will be on standby from Monday week to ensure that the region’s roads are kept free of snow and ice. The system was given a dry run on Tuesday. The 108,000 tonnes of salt should more than suffice as in a normal winter just 40,000 tonnes of salt is used by the gritter teams in Flanders.