Road conditions expected to become ‘far more dangerous’ as drivers warned of thunderstorms
Road conditions expected to be more dangerous
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Experts have warned drivers to take extra care while travelling as the weather turns from sunshine to expected thunderstorms.
With the heatwave ending, the UK is forecasted for heavy rain and thunder, which could make roads more dangerous.
Now experts are urging drivers to travel with caution as the turn in weather could cause more delays and disruptions.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning as the UK expects to switch from sunshine to thunderstorms before the end of this week.
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Motorists are being urged to ensure they are driving safelyPAThe yellow warning means that spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
Alice Simpson, RAC Breakdown spokesperson, explained that the sudden downpours have the potential to “quickly make the roads far more dangerous places”.
Official figures recently found that an average of 1,660 people are killed or seriously injured every year because of bad weather making roads slippery.
In 2022, there were 53 such fatalities. RAC patrols are also expecting a 75 per cent rise in calls from drivers whose vehicles become ditched or bogged due to intense rainfall.
Simpson said: “Anyone travelling by car when thunderstorms are expected should delay their journeys until the storms pass if possible.”
“Otherwise, it’s best to stick to major roads, reduce speeds and always keep a firm grip of the steering wheel.”
Its essential motorists “do everything they can” to avoid breaking down in the first place, she added.
Drivers can conduct checks into the oil and coolant levels on their cars when the engine is cold to make sure they are working properly.
Simpson explained that oil should be topped up if it’s low, and if coolant isn’t between the “min and max” levels then drivers should top that up too.
This water-based liquid keeps a car’s engine from overheating by regulating the temperature.
While the weather is hot, drivers should turn off the AC when driving between 20-30mph could help save on fuel consumption.
Refrigerant levels control the temperature of a car through air conditioning, but due to them sometimes getting blocked, it could result in warm air being blown out.
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The yellow warning could lead to difficult driving conditions
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To tackle this problem, drivers should regularly clean out the condenser so it can increase the lifespan of the function.
A condenser can become clogged with dirt, debris and insects which causes it to become defective and blow warm air.
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