With forecasters predicting the arrival of Storm Barbara in the UK on Friday (23 December 2016), Highways England is repeating its warning to drivers to slow down in the rain.
The warning comes after almost 3,000 people were killed or seriously injured when driving in the rain last year. The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for high winds in the North from 9am on Friday 23 December until 9am on Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve), with heavy rain also expected.
Stuart Lovatt, Highways England’s road safety spokesperson, said: “We’re urging drivers to stay safe by responding to the changing conditions on the road during Storm Barbara.
Rain makes it harder for tyres to grip the road and harder for drivers to see ahead – significantly increasing the chances of being involved in a crash.
Highways England is warning that even driving within the speed limit in wet weather could be dangerous if drivers don’t allow extra space between them and the vehicle in front.
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