Weather and visibility
5 guides in the weather and visibility section of conditions and hazards. Pick any to read in full.
- Guide, 4 min readNight driving (UK learners)
Night driving for UK learner drivers: Highway Code rules, route choices for unlit roads, dazzle handling, and what to expect about night driving on the UK practical test.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readDriving in Rain
Driving safely in UK rain: doubled stopping distances, the 4-second gap, aquaplaning, headlight use, spray from lorries, and the wet-weather mistakes to avoid.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readSnow and Ice Driving
UK snow and ice driving: tyre choice, gentle inputs, hill technique, the 10-second rule, and 6 mistakes that strand most British drivers each winter.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readDriving in Fog
UK fog driving: the 100 m fog-light rule, motorway pile-up risks, speed-versus-visibility calculations, and 4 mistakes that cause most fog accidents.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readDriving in Strong Winds
UK strong wind driving: crosswind technique above 40 mph, exposed motorway bridges, lorry overtaking, and Met Office warnings that mean stay home.
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