Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast

Half an inch of snow in south lincs overnight. Nothing to worry about, but still people driving at 10 mph when the roads are just wet and totally passable. :evil:

Tony,
What speed would you recommend then, when driving on half an inch of snow, with ice and slush? I reckon I do about 20 mph on our minor roads, depending on the conditions, how steep and bendy the road is and who's in front of me.

Ally

AllyG wrote:Tony,
What speed would you recommend then, when driving on half an inch of snow, with ice and slush? I reckon I do about 20 mph on our minor roads, depending on the conditions, how steep and bendy the road is and who's in front of me.

Ally

You can't say a specific speed, as you need to take into consideration all the factors you mention, and most importantly you need to assess the condition of your own car, mainly the tyres as 99% of road users in the UK only ever use regular tyres, all season or summer tyres, which will just spin when you hit the power or slide when you hit the brakes.
I have just had a set of snow tyres fitted to my 7 seater, and going out this morning it was refreshing to feel the extra grip they have, and whilst the majority of drivers were doing 30mph on the inside lane of the bypass, I was able to drive in the outside lane which had a thin covering of snow.
Obviously you need to consider your braking and cornering, but thats down to how the individual drives and how their vehicle handles.
It would be wrong of me to suggest a specific speed though, Ally. I am sure you have narrower and hillier roads where you are, which would mean driving differently.

Morning Peps, No snow but cold and icy in my part of Surrey. :-)

It is bucketing down here with snow in blizzard conditioned mulbarton, and I got to go out at 11 on a job...... fun fun fun.

Morning Ian, not much fun if you have to drive for a living. I can just imagine your frustration with some of the road users!

AlistairS wrote:Morning Ian, not much fun if you have to drive for a living. I can just imagine your frustration with some of the road users!

I think tony has the right idea " Winter tyres "

They sound good but are they ok for general use or do you have to change them as the weather improves?