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230. When driving  in icy or snowy weather 

● drive with care, even if the roads have been treated 

● keep well back from the road user in front as stopping distances can be ten times greater than on dry roads 

● take care when overtaking vehicles spreading salt or other de-icer, particularly if you are riding a motorcycle or cycle 

● Watch out for snowploughs which may throw out snow on either side. Do not overtake them unless the lane you intend to use has been cleared 

● be prepared for the road conditions to change over relatively 

