BMW winter driving tips

Winter tyres have tread that is specifically designed to go through snow and not slip. They’re meant to provide traction even in the slipperiest of conditions, which is helpful at any speed. But temperature also plays a factor. For more information on Winter Tyres, please speak to the Parts Department.

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Consider if it is really necessary to travel and also pack provisions before leaving if there's a chance severe weather could disrupt your journey or cause a breakdown.

We recommend warm clothes, a blanket, a fully charged mobile phone, some food and water.

When it is raining, allow yourself extra time to stop. Traction control is incredibly helpful while moving along if the rear wheels start to slip and the tail starts to slide, traction control will kick in.

Consider applying window sealants such as Rain-X to allow the water to bead off the glass, improving visability.

Before you begin your journey, make sure that your roof and windscreen is clear of snow. Snow can slip down and obscure your vision.

It also helps to know how to get out of snow. If the car is stuck and the tyres keep spinning, turning the traction control off helps.

During windy weather, it is incredibly easy for cyclists, motorists or lorries to lose their course so take extra care when driving during windy weather.

Take note of any delay caused by toppled down tree's or lorry incidents as these could take hours to clear!

And last but not least, look out for other drivers and drive cautiously, looking out for any potential hazard(s).

It doesn’t matter how skilled you are in the snow, because you will be on the road with many other drivers who’s skill levels vary.