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NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE

NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE. WINTER DRIVING GUIDE. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE. BE READY FOR WINTER. With our safer driving and winter preperation guide (Better prepared for the road up ahead). NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE. DID YOU KNOW?.

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NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE

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  1. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE WINTERDRIVINGGUIDE

  2. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE BE READY FOR WINTER With our safer driving and winter preperation guide (Better prepared for the road up ahead)

  3. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE DID YOU KNOW? 50% of all reported road traffic collisions happen at night in wet conditions Throughout winter traffic accidents increase by a third during 3pm and 6pm.

  4. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE WINTER CHECKS • Give your vehicle a complete winter check before the bad weather kicks in • Give your electrics a complete once over: battery, ignition, lights • Check and clean the exhaust • Make sure your wipers work and the blades undamaged • Check the fluid levels in the heating and cooling system • Make sure the radiator has plenty of antifreeze • Keep your fuel tank topped up especially on long journeys

  5. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE TYRE SAFETY • Make sure your tyres are safe before every journey • Check the tread depth is at least 2mm • Make sure they have no major cuts or damage • Keep them well inflated • Check them weekly or every time you refuel

  6. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE PLAN YOUR JOURNEY • Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, plan your journey • Plan your route and leave yourself extra time • Keep an eye on the weather forecasts and travel reports • If conditions are severe, take alternative transport • If visibility is hazardous, delay or even postpone your trip • If you’re tired or planning to have a drink, leave the car at home

  7. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE DID YOU KNOW? In winter 2010-2011 we recorded 21 driving-related accidents In winter 2011-2012 we recorded 24 driving-related accidents

  8. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE SAFETY MEASURES • Safety measures for driving in severe weather • Make sure you have 100% visibility from all windows • Drive with dipped headlights to improve visibility in rain or snow • Reduce speed smoothly to gain extra time on slippery surfaces • Slow down in plenty of time for bends and corners • Drive in a higher gear than usual

  9. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE BACKOFF! • Don’t drive so close to me • Where possible brake in a straight line • Brake smoothly • Don’t underestimate how long it actually takes you to stop • Always leave at least two seconds between yourself and the car in front • Double the gap when driving in the wet conditions, and quadruple it in snow and ice

  10. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE GETHELP! If the worst happens ring the road fleet helpline on: 08700 607 766 NOTE: This phone number will change on 1 Feb 2013 – look out for communications on the new phone number, over the next two months.

  11. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE DRIVING ADVICE For more detailed winter driving advice visit: www.brake.org.uk

  12. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE WINTER PREPERATION • Remember to watch underfoot • We all know the risks but slips, trips and falls are still on the increase. • 2010-2011 Slips, trips and falls during the winter months: 304 • 2011-2012 Slips, trips and falls during the winter months: 349 • Allow more time for your journeys • Be extra careful when getting in and out of vehicles • Make sure you are wearing the correct footwear

  13. NETWORK RAIL WINTER DRIVING GUIDE DRUGS AND ALCOHOL POLICY Finally we all want you to have a fun Christmas and New Year but please do so remembering your safety and the safety of others by following our zero tolerance approach to Drugs and Alcohol. For more information please visit:www.safety.networkrail.co.uk/DA

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