{"id":347,"date":"2015-09-24T07:03:02","date_gmt":"2015-09-24T07:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.bookyourtheorytestonline.co.uk\/?p=347"},"modified":"2015-08-14T10:02:05","modified_gmt":"2015-08-14T10:02:05","slug":"autumn-driving-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bookyourtheorytestonline.co.uk\/blog\/autumn-driving-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Driving Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm6.staticflickr.com\/5070\/5679896974_fbab1b0102_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<i>(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rykneethling\/5679896974\/sizes\/z\/\">Flickr<\/a>)<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Driving in autumn can be a wonderful experience \u2013 with crisp amber leaves tumbling down and blackberries growing on the trees \u2013 but sometimes, if not properly prepared, autumn driving is less about scenery and more about dangers. Much like any season, autumn brings changes to the weather and therefore creates a different driving environment.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This time of year is renowned for being particularly bad for low sunlight, which can caused impaired vision. To help keep you safe, we\u2019ve thought up a few ideas and solutions that will ensure your windscreen is clean \u2013 inside and out, and you\u2019re safe and secure on the roads, because we all know how a hazy film, scratches, chips and abrasions can cause even more difficulty seeing the road properly. Here we go:<\/p>\n<h2>Windscreen Wipers<\/h2>\n<p>First up is the obvious \u2013 windscreen wipers. New windscreen wipers may be all you need to clear your windows properly and reduce dazzle from the sun. You may only be experiencing these problems because your current ones have worn blades. Getting new blades is never a waste of money, as they last up to two years.<\/p>\n<h2>Windscreen washing fluid<\/h2>\n<p>To reduce the chance of your windscreen fluid freezing, make a small investment in a good quality, purpose made washer fluid. Try not to use ordinary engine anti-freeze and always check your handbook to ensure you fill it up using the right reservoir. Doing so will also help the window clean up better when the windscreen wipers are going.<\/p>\n<h2>Antifreeze<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not all about the windscreen though, as there are other parts of the car that can be affected negatively due to weather change. A frozen engine is extremely expensive to repair, so there\u2019s always a reason to double check and take care of it using antifreeze, anytime of the year. In summer, your antifreeze will also improve the cooling system. Again, your handbook will provide you with the correct details on what to use for your car.<\/p>\n<h2>Battery<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common causes of a breakdown at any time of year is the battery, but this particularly counts in colder seasons when electrical loads are much higher than they usually would be. If you see any sign of your battery struggling, it\u2019s time to get it checked out as this will save you from having to do it after breaking down on the motorway. Renew now to avoid hassle later!<\/p>\n<h2>Tyres<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always a smart idea to check your tyre conditions before heading off anywhere on a long journey, but in winter you should do it just to ensure the tread depth. If your tread is less than 3mm, then you should think hard about buying new tyres.<\/p>\n<p>Much of this advice counts any time of the year, though it\u2019s always nice to have a reminder to do some housekeeping and ensure our technologies are working the way they should. How do you look after your car in autumn? Are you weather-conscious when it comes to motoring? It&#8217;s worth altering your driving and maintenance habits when the seasons roll around!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Image Source: Flickr) Driving in autumn can be a wonderful experience \u2013 with crisp amber leaves tumbling down and blackberries growing on the trees \u2013 but sometimes, if not properly prepared, autumn driving is less about scenery and more about dangers. 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