DRIVERS in the Scottish Borders are being warned that low temperatures are expected overnight on Wednesday October 11.
Gritters were on the region’s roads for the first time this season.
Treatments were planned on sections of the A7, A68 and A702 during the early hours of Thursday morning.
Police Scotland has issued the following advice to drivers during winter months
Make sure your car is ready for winter
Our 1st winter treatments of the season have been complete and no issues to report, follow our friends @trafficscotland for live updates on road conditions across Scotland #DriveSafe pic.twitter.com/80aibIQ2AL
— BEAR NW Trunk Roads (@NWTrunkRoads) October 12, 2023
Check that your tyres, brakes, windscreens, wiper blades and windows are free from defects and clean
Drive to the road conditions. Road conditions can change without warning, stopping distances will be affected by the weather
Make sure your windows are clean and aren't misted up
Make sure there is no snow and ice on your windows before you drive
When the roads are icy, drive at a slow speed in a high gear
Accelerate and brake very gently
Driving distracted (for example, using a Sat Nav) can cause additional stress. It is dangerous to yourself, passengers and other road users.
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