How to be prepared for the worst winter driving conditions

From traction tricks to ABS advice, Paul Ripley explains how to stay safe when the whether turns bad

- by PAUL RIPLEY

WEATHER CONDITIONS VARY ENORMOUSLY AND can change quickly in winter, with road conditions following suit, but an experienced driver rapidly identifies deteriorating circumstances and makes skilled adjustments to their driving as required, ensuring that safety prevails.

Over 95 per cent of road traffic incidents are caused by driver error, and such crashes only happen when a driver runs out of talent, space or time. The likelihood of any or all of these things happening is heightened in adverse conditions.