From the big city, bright lights of London and Liverpool to the small-town comforts of villages like Dunfermline in Fife and Gedling in Nottingham, the whole country is preparing for autumn, which seems to have just been waiting for the equinox to pass to begin in earnest with grey chillier days, rather more rain than we’d like, and the start of leaves beginning to turn from green to yellow, brown and orange. Because of these changing conditions, there are some steps you should take to prepare your tyres for autumn in order to stay safe while driving. Let’s take a look.
It’s Getting Darker
As the days draw in, you are more likely to spend time driving in the dark or at those awkward early morning/ late afternoon periods when the light is draining from the sky. This can affect your response time if someone cut you off, or should an accident happen – and that’s why having high-quality tyres with good treads comes into its own, helping you to stop promptly even in poor light conditions.
Leaves and Rain and Ice
In autumn, leaves fall and can create a dangerously slick layer on the road’s surface. The only thing that can cope with these – and puddles of rain and even patches of ice – is a set of high-quality tyres. If the temperature is below 7°C, consider investing in a set of winter tyres to enjoy the safest drives at the most dangerous time of year: choose your next set of tyres wisely, whether you choose cold weather tyres, tyres suited for ice and mud, or all-weather varieties. Selecting the appropriate tyres can make all the difference in maintaining control and safety on the road. If you want to explore tyres in Dunfermline – Fife Autocentre has a range of options available for diverse driving styles and preferences. It is best advised to check the customer reviews before choosing any tyre garage.
Be Sensible, Be Safe
When it comes to your tyres in autumn and winter, all you need to do is invest in the best possible tyres for the conditions and then drive at appropriate speeds, watching out for potholes, patches of black ice, and avoiding rough conditions if that’s at all possible. You can make the drive from picturesque Gedling, nestled above Birmingham, to Dunfermline – just three miles from the coast and in a stunning setting – in about five and a half hours. And you can do it perfectly safely in autumn, if you follow the above essential tips!
