01-12-2006 16:42
The increasing frequency of freak weather conditions in Britain has led to a rush of motor accidents caused by drivers failing to respond quickly to sudden downpours.
High Street Brokers Swinton is advising UK drivers to take extra care after reporting an increase of 8% in motor accident claims during the recent round of tropical like deluges.
Monsoon type rain is a particular problem with sudden torrential downpours causing localised flooding along with the inevitable flood of claims.
Gusting winds are also a problem at this time of year bringing down trees and power lines.
Swinton believes that the increase in claims is caused by motorists driving too quickly, responding too slowly to the sudden loss of visibility and the rapid build up of road water during tropical downpours, thus have issued a Mantra to drivers.
Well, there is a little clue as to when these downpours may occur, the sky. Yes it goes darker which is normally a good indication rain is on its way, so lights on and slow down.
Jackie Violet First Motoring Correspondent
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