What should be in your winter driving survival kit?

Consider buying winter tyres, which offer extra grip, especially if you live in an area which regularly experiences snow.

If you have standard tyres, make sure they’re inflated at the right pressure, and that each has at least 3mm of tread.

Car batteries run down more quickly in winter. Take regular long journeys to keep yours running well, or consider using a trickle-charger, external which is designed to stop your battery going flat.

Keep screen wash topped up, and use a proper anti-freeze at the right concentration to prevent ice.

If there is a risk of windscreen wipers freezing overnight, place cardboard between the blades and the windscreen.

Keep your fuel tank topped up so if you are caught out, you have enough fuel to make it home, or run the engine to keep warm.

But if you do get stuck, make sure snow doesn’t block the exhaust, because noxious fumes can leak into the vehicle.

If you drive an electric car (EV), remember that the lithium-ion batteries used in most models drain faster when temperatures drop. So, EV drivers should factor in more stops at electric charging points during the colder months.

If you can, keeping your EV in a garage, or under a cover, can help to improve its battery performance, as can driving in “eco mode”.