LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 11/22/12 — As the dark nights draw in and winter weather hits the UK, Swinton, one of the UK-s leading , is offering safety tips for motorists when driving in heavy rain.
After the country was hit by the second wettest summer on record, Swinton is advising drivers to be aware that more rain could well be on the way, with darker evenings and reduced visibility proving an added hazard for motorists.
Figures show that slippery roads due to wet weather contributed to 13,420 road casualties in 2011, and were also related to 79 road deaths. Travelling too fast was also cited as a factor in 13,425 accidents in the same year.
With this in mind, Swinton is offering the following wet weather driving tips to ensure motorists stay safe this winter:
You should also lightly tap your brakes to dry them off once you are out of water, checking the distance of the car behind you before doing so.
Steve Chelton, Claims Manager at Swinton, said: “After what was a very wet summer for the UK, motorists should be prepared for the possibility of more severe weather and take the necessary precautions to ensure that they stay safe on the road.
“Employing better observation on the road and matching your driving to the conditions can make all the difference between a safe journey and an unsafe one.”
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