Seasonal Advice
Whatever the weather
Cumbria - use of sat nav in flood affected areas
If you're travelling in or through the area of Cumbria affected by flooding it's best not to rely on Sat Nav for directions unless you know it's been updated with recent bridge closures. The AA recommends listening to local radio for the latest information and planning routes accordingly.
The AA Route Planner has been updated with the two major bridge closures but this is a rapidly changing situation so further or temporary bridge closures if implemented may not be reflected.
Detailed information from Cumbria County Council on bridge closures»
Whatever the time of year we've got advice to help keep your driving safe and trouble free.
- Spring - time for a spring clean after winter's neglect
- Summer - coping with the heat and avoiding a breakdown
- Autumn - Can you see and be seen?
- Winter - coping with cold and ice, snow and floods
- Motorcycling
- winter safety advice from the AA's patrol of the year
- Driving in fog - Be extra vigilant
- Driving in severe wind - Beware strong gusts and debris on the road
- Driving in floods and wet weather - Match your speed to the conditions
'Flower' Power
It pays to give your car a good check over every couple of weeks.
The acronym 'FLOWER' can help you remember what to check;
Fuel, Lights, Oil, Water, Electrics, and Rubber
Download and print our Flower Power, basic car checks leaflet and keep it in the car to help you remember what to check.
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10 December 2009