Checklist that everyone should complete
Pedestrians should take steps to be prepared this winter.
Ensure that you or someone you know clears the pavement outside your home
Wear shoes or boots with non-slip soles and consider wearing reflective or bright-coloured clothing so other road users are better able to see you.
Hats or scarves that cover your ears can also distort or eliminate the muffled sounds of approaching vehicles, so take extra care when checking for traffic.
Keep warm, but make sure that you can hear what’s going on around you. Being prepared for severe weather is something we all need to do – it takes only a few simple steps and is important if you’re on the move/road
In severe weather conditions, your journey could take longer than expected
Before travelling in bad weather, you should: ● Check the weather forecast and road conditions ● Consider whether you need to travel right now or if you can wait until the weather improves ● Consider alternative routes ● Consider alternative modes of transport ● Allow extra time for your journey ● Make sure your car is ready for a journey in poor weather ● Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged ● Set your car radio to auto travel bulletins ● Tell someone your destination and when you expect to arrive ● Consider fitting winter tyres to your vehicle ● Be prepared for severe weather by packing a few essential items to take with you – ● An ice scraper and de-icer ● A shovel for snow ● A torch and spare batteries ● Warm clothes, boots and a blanket ● Some food and a warm drink in a flask ● A First Aid kit ● Battery jump leads ● A map for any unplanned diversions