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In the car

BE Prepared

• Make sure your windows and lights are completely cleared of snow and ice.
• Use frost-resistant windshield washer fluid to prevent it from freezing.

Adapt your driving style

• Keep a safe distance.
• Deactivate cruise control and drive alone.
• Always start off in 2nd gear to avoid skidding.
• Avoid sudden acceleration, braking and steering movements.
• Brake with the engine rather than the foot brake, especially in slippery conditions.
• Reduce speed in tight bends and turns.

Tires and grip

• Ensure correct tire pressure, which can be affected by cold weather.

Skidding

• In the event of a skid: straighten your handlebars, look and steer your vehicle in the desired direction.

Extra caution

• Be especially careful on bridges, ramps, viaducts and local roads, as they freeze over more quickly.

Bike

BE Prepared

• Wear warm but not too thick clothing to move around comfortably.
• Protect your hands, feet and head.
  • Although helmets are not compulsory, they are strongly recommended for your safety.

• Reduce tire pressure for better grip on the road.

• Make sure you are clearly visible to others, and that you have good visibility yourself.

• Do you have an electric bike?
  • Don't forget that your battery life will be shorter in cold weather.
    • Take your charger with you if necessary.
    • If you park your electric bike in the cold, take your battery inside.

Adapt your driving style

• Be especially careful on bridges, ramps, viaducts and narrow local roads, where the road surface can quickly become slippery.
• Too slippery to ride safely? Then get off and continue on foot.

Scooter/moto

BE Prepared

• Wear warm but not too thick clothing to move around comfortably.
  • Don't forget to wear your protective clothing for added safety.

• Protect your hands, feet and head.
  • Helmets are compulsory; make sure your visor is clean and offers good visibility.

• If you ride an electric scooter or motorcycle, switch off the engine and make sure the battery is fully charged.
• Reduce tire pressure for better grip on the road.
• Make sure you are clearly visible to other road users, and that you have good visibility yourself.

Adapt your driving style

• Do not over accelerate and brake gently and in a controlled manner.
• Be especially careful on bridges, ramps, viaducts and narrow local roads, where the road surface can quickly become slippery.
• Do not make sudden steering movements, but move your handlebars calmly and in a controlled manner.
• Do not make sudden steering movements, but move your handlebars calmly and in a controlled manner.
• Is the road too slippery to ride safely? Then get off and continue on foot.