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London has been embraced with snow fall this morning, with the help of twitterers and a great new web 2.0 style site twitter members all over the UK are able contribute to create an insant snow map.  Twitterers add #uk snow, the postcode they currently see snow and the amount of snow determined as..0/10 for nothing, 5/10 for steady snow and 10/10 for arctic blizzard conditions….genius!  We started to see snow at 10.50am here at our limousine base in Park Royal, Middlesex.  Since 11pm snow fall has been cited through Central London hitting Leicester Square.

As much as most of us adore a white Xmas we would like to ask for your caution on the roads as driving conditions get tougher in our heavily congested city.  Here are 5 tips for safe travel practice when snow falls…..

1. Dont drive at all!

• We may still complain but London has been voted as having the best public transport system in the world, so folks… use it!  You can check your route and any delays via the transport for London website.  The website is also compatible via most mobile enabled handsets. 

2. Prepare your car

• Check the tyres for air, sidewall wear and tread depth.
• Check antifreeze levels.
• Check the ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses.
• Checking the air, fuel and emission filters, and the PCV valve.
• Inspecting the distributor.
• Check the battery.

3. Keep the neccessary tools in your car at all times

• Keep an ice scraper, defroster and cloth in your car
• Ensure you have a full tank of petrol in case your route gets diverted

4. Plan your route carefully

• Many of you will now be using a sat nav system, perhaps select ‘travel on main route’ / ‘lorry type vehicle’ option ensuring you are minimising minor roads which may not have been gritted.

5. Drive cautiously

• Ensure there is at least 10 seconds distance between you and the car in front.
• Drive in as high gear as possible minimising the risk of skidding, ensure smooth,slow turns.
• If your vehicle skids DO NOT hit the brakes, ease off the acceerator and try to steer gently into the direction of the skid.

So enjoy the snow but just be a little cautious!

Best Regards,

Richard
HummerHummer limo hire
186 Acton Lane, London, UK, NW10 7NH