{"id":243755,"date":"2023-11-01T08:18:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T08:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243755"},"modified":"2023-11-01T08:18:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T08:18:58","slug":"car-expert-shares-key-tip-for-driving-in-storm-ciaran-can-be-a-lifesaver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/car-expert-shares-key-tip-for-driving-in-storm-ciaran-can-be-a-lifesaver\/","title":{"rendered":"Car expert shares key tip for driving in Storm Ciar\u00e1n – ‘can be a lifesaver’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Storm Ciar\u00e1n is set to hit the UK on Wednesday night and into Thursday, bringing very high winds and huge downpours which could spell difficulty for many road users.<\/p>\n

Some experts and meteorologists are predicting Storm Ciar\u00e1n to break records for a November storm, with the air pressure at the centre set to drop so low that it overtakes the 948.4mb set in 1954.<\/p>\n

All of this will make driving particularly precarious and warrant a real need for caution on the road.<\/p>\n

Experts at UK auto group BigWantsYourCar.com \u2013 a car-buying service with over 30 years in the automotive industry \u2013 have revealed their top tips for staying as safe as possible when driving in such conditions.<\/p>\n

They said: \u201cSafety is always paramount when it comes to driving, and this is no more true than during a storm.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: <\/strong> UK hit by tornado with homes wrecked in storm as Met Office issues warning<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cAdverse weather conditions like Storm Ciar\u00e1n can create major risks on the road if you\u2019re not careful, but there are some simple ways to keep yourself safer.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first golden rule is to be prepared, checking the weather forecast and road conditions before you travel. If conditions are severe then ask yourself how necessary the trip is and whether or not it can wait.<\/p>\n

The experts added: \u201cYou should also consider keeping an emergency kit in your car when going out in a storm.<\/p>\n

\u201cItems like blankets, flashlights, non-perishable food and a first-aid kit can be a lifesaver if you end up stuck somewhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

Likewise, if the storm worsens during your travel, find a safe place to pull over and wait for the worst of it to pass.<\/p>\n

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