Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions

Driving in adverse weather conditions presents unique challenges that require careful planning, heightened awareness, and adaptive driving techniques.

Adverse weather can significantly impact visibility, road traction, and vehicle control, increasing the risk of accidents and breakdowns. Employers have a duty to assess the necessity of travel and provide clear guidance through driving policies, handbooks, and training.

Employees, in turn, must be equipped with the knowledge, tools, and support to make informed decisions before and during their journeys.

Aviva Insurance has created a guide, which is designed to support organisations in evaluating and strengthening their work-related road risk policies.

The key areas covered include:

• Journey Planning

• During the Journey

• Driving in Specific Conditions

• Parking and Manoeuvring

• Personal Safety

• Getting Stranded

• Additional Resources

By following these recommendations, organisations can help protect their drivers and other road users, even in the most challenging conditions.

To download the guide, please click on the link below.

driving_in_adverse_weather_lps.pdf

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