WINTER DRIVING TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS | HOW TO STAY SAFE AND CONFIDENT

 So, you just passed your test,congratulations!, Welcome to the world of freedom, independence and terrifying weather right now for us drivers. Winter driving as a new driver is basically like regular driving, but colder, slipperier, and with a soundtrack of your own anxiety, the struggle is real friends!.

If you are anything like me driving is this weather, winter driving was a rude awakening. One minute you are cruising, windows down, summer playlist blasting off to the park with the kids, and the next you are staring at a frost-covered windscreen at 8 in the morning wondering why life is so hard, dramatic maybe but so real :)

Here are a few things I wish someone told me when I first hit the roads in winter:

 Frost Isn’t Just Cold,It’s Sneaky

Seriously, frost loves to hide black ice in corners and shaded bits of the road. You will think it’s all clear, then whoosh your car decides to do its own dance routine. Always take it easy on bends and watch your braking distances.

 Lights On, Always

It gets dark early in winter, keep your headlights on,you will see more, and other drivers will see you too.

 Warm Clothes!

You might hate big coats to drive in like me, but if you break down and it’s freezing, that light jean jacket suddenly feels like a wet tissue. Gloves, hat, scarf, all essential people.

 Know What You Really Need Insurance-Wise

You have got your basic car insurance ,that’s a no-brainer, but think about the unexpected stuff too. For example, gap insurance can be a real lifesaver if your car gets written off. It covers the difference between what your insurer pays and what you actually owe on the car , really handy when you are trying to replace something without breaking the bank.

Stay safe out there, and don’t forget to check out your gap insurance options if you’re worried about protecting your ride