Bikers – take care on slippery roads

15 November 2010

Bikers are being warned to take care on slippery roads by Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership.

Partnership chairman Mike Ashworth said: "The roads offer less grip as it gets colder and fallen leaves make surfaces slippery. Add wet weather into the mix and braking distances are dramatically increased.

"These conditions are difficult for all road users but they pose a particular challenge to anyone travelling on two wheels. It's harder to keep your balance when the road surface is wet and fallen leaves can hide hazards such as drains and manhole covers."

Find out how the weather could affect your journey by looking at the weather watch section on home page of the Highways Agency website (www.highways.gov.uk (opens in a new window)). The Met Office provides the Highways Agency with daily weather updates throughout the winter.