Dundee City Council City Development Department offers the following safety advice with regard to winter travel in bad conditions:
- always ensure your vehicle is prepared and fit for the journey
- if the journey is not absolutely necessary, then do not make it
- carry a blanket or extra clothing and a spade in case of being stuck or a breakdown occurring
- adjust your speed to the road condition
- allow extra stopping distance on slushy or icy roads
- don't drive too close to the car in front
- allow extra time for your journey when the weather is bad
- if you get stuck don’t abandon your vehicle; stay with it until help comes to you. If you must leave it, try to make sure it is out of the path of gritters and snow ploughs.