Flash flood advice issued
Caravan insurance customers setting off on their holidays this weekend may want to heed the advice on driving in poor weather conditions from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).
With the summer months having already seen a significant amount of rain, the IAM's advice may prove useful to those getting caught in heavy rain, helping them to deal with poor visibility and slippery roads.
In flood conditions, motorists should only make their journey if it cannot be avoided and should look for alternative routes rather than driving through standing water.
Once motorists have established that there are no alternatives, they ought to drive in the highest part of the road and leave space for other cars so they "don't swamp someone else".
The IAM advised people to maintain acceleration while they are travelling through flooded areas and to dry their brakes by applying them lightly once they are clear.
People should also be aware that when roads are slippery it can take longer to stop and so they should give themselves adequate time to slow down.
Motorists planning on travelling this weekend may be interested to know the Met Office has forecast dryer weather for many areas on Friday, but warned rain could be on its way during Saturday and Sunday.
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