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Over 1.3 million road accidents caused by icy conditions
Tue, 13 Dec 2011

More than 1.3 million car accidents were caused by wintry conditions in the past five years, according to research conducted by Sainsbury's Finance, and it is predicted that there will be 264,000 accidents in 2001.

Sainsbury's survey data, shows that 38 per cent of drivers are not aware of what to do if their car goes into a skid. In addition, 27 per cent would take the wrong remedial action and actually exacerbate the situation.

To demonstrate the scale of the problem, the insurer examined the winter driving skills of a group of drivers on a 'skid pan'. Around 50 per cent were unable to safely control a car in a skid. After each motorist was given winter driving tuition, 91 per cent were able to safely control the car.

Ben Tyte, Head of Sainsbury's car insurance said: "Everyone knows that driving in wintry weather can be hazardous, but our study shows that a staggering number of drivers do not know how to handle their vehicles in icy conditions. We would encourage all drivers to make sure they know the correct way to handle their vehicle in slippery conditions."
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