If you haven't felt the cold already and if you take a peak outside, you'll find that there is likely snow with more on its way, according to the Met Office. Meaning winter is officially here.
And with the weather only set to get colder, with wintry conditions now becoming more common, drivers have been urged to take care if they are going behind the wheel with experts reminding people about their safety.
It comes as motorists, according to the Mirror, are 20 per cent more likely to be involved in a car accident during wintry conditions, and with this in mind, it has never been more important to prioritise safety