British motorists are unprepared for sub-zero conditions
Even though more than one in four British motorists (7.5 million) have been stranded by the roadside in wintry conditions, the majority of motorists fail to carry basic sub-zero survival items in their car.
Despite severe weather warnings from the Met Office, research from Kwik-Fit finds that British motorists are unprepared for the sub-zero conditions set to hit UK roads over the coming days and weeks.
David White, customer services director at Kwik-Fit, commented: “Whilst most people might think it won’t happen to them, our research shows that the chances of being stranded in the winter are pretty high. So, carrying a sub-zero survival kit in your car during winter is absolutely essential.”
Despite this Kwik-Fit’s research shows that as many as 21.7 million motorists don’t carry a spare set of winter clothing to keep warm. A warning triangle is overlooked by 65%, alongside other basics such as bottled water (64%) and a warm blanket (53%). Incredibly, 4.3 million motorists (16%) fail to carry any sub-zero survival kit items in their car.
Emergency items not carried in car
Emergency Item Checklist Not carried by
Extra clothes (Jacket/Gloves/Hats/Scarves) 21.7 million (79%)
Warning triangle 17.8 million (65%)
Bottled water 17.5 million (64%)
Mobile car-phone charger 16.4 million (60%)
Blanket 14.5 million (53%)
Flashlight 12.5 million (45%)
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