Prepare your car for winter driving
First and foremost, check your tyres are in good condition and properly inflated with minimal tread wear when driving in winter - in most countries, this is 1.6mm.
If you regularly experience prolonged and severe winter weather where you live, it’s worth swapping out your summer tyres for winter tyres such as the MICHELIN Alpin tyre range, which have much better traction on snow and ice due to their widely-spaced tread pattern and depth. If you’re concerned about winter driving on a mountain road, consider investing in snow chains for particularly snowy roads to help improve your traction on the road.
If you live somewhere with milder winters with occasional snowfalls, a good alternative could be to fit your car with all-season tyres which will help you stay safe on the roads when temperatures drop.
Don’t forget to clear the snow from your vehicle, top up the antifreeze in your windscreen washer and de-ice your windscreen before you set off.