Motorists in Scotland are being urged to fill up with more petrol than usual before Friday as severe weather warnings take hold. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain expected to begin Wednesday evening and continue into Thursday morning, raising concerns about potential flooding.
According to the Met Office, 15-30 mm of rain will fall widely across the region, with some areas seeing 30-40 mm. Melting snow may also contribute to the water levels. Later on Thursday, rain is expected to turn to snow above 300 to 400 meters.
Transport Scotland advises drivers to be prepared for winter conditions: “Make sure your windscreen is fully visible and de-iced, both inside and out. Check that your lights and wipers are functioning correctly." They emphasize the importance of carrying more petrol than needed to avoid getting stranded.
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British Gas adds further safety tips, recommending checks on brakes, heaters, tyres, and windscreen wipers before winter travel. They also suggest keeping the fuel tank at least half full during snowy conditions.
In addition, drivers are encouraged to pack an emergency kit containing essentials like de-icer, scrapers, wiper fluid, anti-freeze, jump leads, food, water, a torch, a charged phone, and blankets.
Finally, the Met Office stresses the importance of allowing extra travel time and driving cautiously to adapt to potentially hazardous winter road conditions. They advise against rushing and recommend planning journeys carefully to ensure safety.