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HIGHWAYS AGENCY WARNS DRIVERS TO PREPARE FOR COLD SNAP ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18 With freezing overnight temperatures forecast for the whole of the UK over the next few days, and snow possible in Northern England, the Midlands, Lincolnshire & East Anglia, the Highways Agency is reminding drivers to take extra care on the roads. The Met Office expects the weather to turn colder today and freezing temperatures are likely to affect roads in all parts of the country over the next few days. The Highways Agency''s gritters are on standby ready to treat England''s motorways and other strategic roads. Maintenance teams will be gritting in advance of the cold weather, and will continue to treat motorways and other strategic roads throughout the cold snap. The Highways Agency is advising drivers to check for up-to-date information on weather and road conditions before they set off, and during their journey. The Highways Agency and the Department for Transport''s Think road safety campaign are advising drivers to follow six key messages about driving safely in wintry weather. These are: * The British winter is unpredictable. If you must drive, make sure you are prepared for the bad weather conditions. * Check local and national weather forecasts. Listen to travel information on radio. * Take care around winter service vehicles. Don''t be tempted to overtake snowploughs by squeezing into partially cleared lanes. * It can take ten times longer to stop in icy conditions. Allow extra room to slow down and stop. * Use the highest gear possible to avoid wheel spin. Manoeuvre gently and avoid harsh braking and acceleration. * If you start to skid, gently ease off the accelerator and apply the brake gently, not suddenly. When driving in snow, make sure you''re equipped with warm clothes, food, water, boots, a torch and spade. In the event of severe weather affecting the trunk road network the Agency will be working with police forces and local authorities to ensure the impact is minimised. Information about road conditions on the motorways and trunk roads in England is available from the Highways Agency: Information on weather conditions is available from
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