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Edinburgh Live
National
Abbie Meehan

Drivers urged to keep air con running during frosty weather or risk a hefty fine

As the snow, sleet and ice hits Scotland with force, many drivers will be extra conscious about taking to the roads this winter.

New research has revealed less than half (47 per cent) of British drivers slow down whilst driving in these conditions, even though almost one in ten (nine per cent) have had an accident. However, for journeys in the snow that are unavoidable, a technical engineer at ATS Euromaster has provided tips to driving safely.

Read on below to hear Simon Waye's top tips on how to drive safely in the bad weather, and which mistakes could land you with unwanted fines.

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