Accidents Could Double With Second Bout of Cold Weather
A second bout of cold weather as people return to work after the holidays could double the number of accidents on UK roads.
According to Swiftcover, a car and motorhome insurance firm, the expected increase in accidents today will result from a combination of bad weather and millions of extra cars on the roads during rush hour.
Adding to the pressure on Britain’s roads is the school run, which accounts for 18 per cent of peak traffic.
According to Swiftcover, the increase in claims made during the first two working days of 2010 will be much more than the standard 21 per cent rise in claims associated with the winter months of November to February.
Underwriter director at Swiftcover, Craig Staniland, said that many motorists fail to adapt to the conditions and drive too quickly. “Drivers should take this onboard as they head out onto the roads on January 4th and 5th; leave a bit earlier and drive more carefully. That way you hopefully won’t see the New Year in with your car in for repair.”
Co-operative Insurance urged drivers to plan ahead when making journeys by car.