Don't be a dipstick driver

According to the government, more than 130,000 people were injured on Britain's roads last year – and almost 1,600 lost their lives.
A significant number of the accidents that contributed to the latest official figures occurred during the autumn and winter months when Britain's changeable weather can severely impact driving visibility as well as the condition of road surfaces.

That's why the Sorted Digital team and LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are offering to give you some basic tips that can be taken to keep you out of harm's way.

“Winter weather can be extremely treacherous especially if your vehicle isn’t designed to deal with certain conditions," commented a LeaseElectricCar.co.uk spokesperson. “It can be daunting to carry out vehicle safety checks without the help of a mechanic, but anyone can do them. They’re simple and can save you a lot of money in the long run.

“Just by making a few simple checks, you can help to keep yourself and others safe on the road.”

So here are o...