Snow and high winds have caused major problems on the roads today. The worst situation is in Skåne, Blekinge and Kalmar, where SMHI issued a class 1 warning for snowfall, high winds and driving training.
According to the Transport Administration should I prefer to avoid the roads when the weather is really bad. But you have to run out and it is important to consider a safe speed for road conditions.
Jan Sandberg, president of the National Society for Road Safety (NTF) believe that one should keep in mind that the speed of road signs is sometimes higher than what is appropriate.
"It is important to have plenty of time and take a break if needed," he says.
Keep your car in good condition
The car is in good condition is a good life. Pattern depth of winter tires should be at least 3 mm and it is important to check that the correct inflation pressure.
The car is in good condition is a good life. Pattern depth of winter tires should be at least 3 mm and it is important to check that the correct inflation pressure.
Studded or not is a moot point, but the NTF can see any time that users are using studs.
-If you drive in urban areas and have a modern car with electronic stability control system can work well with studded tires. But if you look at safety, it is best with studded tires, "he says.
It is also important to fill up with washer fluid, for it quickly takes over when the weather is bad and the windscreen wipers go into overdrive.
If an accident occurs, there are a few things that are good to have on hand in the car. A snow shovel and a bag of sand is handy if your car gets stuck in the roadside. It is also important to ensure that there is a warning triangle in the trunk. A warning vest with reflectors can save you from being hit if you need to change a tire on the roadside or go away for a bit to seek help.
Train delays to be reckoned with
While train services have been problems in the winter phenomenon. Southern Sweden has been withdrawn on Monday with a delay of an average of 10-30 minutes.
While train services have been problems in the winter phenomenon. Southern Sweden has been withdrawn on Monday with a delay of an average of 10-30 minutes.
Delays in train is unfortunately something travelers should expect when the weather is bad, according Clas Lundstedt, press officer at the Traffic Office.
He would urge affected passengers to listen and absorb the information at stations and platforms, and to apply to the Transport Agency website.
"But bring a warm sweater for that may be waiting longer than expected," he says.
Equip the bike for the winter
In many parts of the country, but perhaps especially in big cities, it becomes increasingly more people choose to bypass both car and public transport and take the bike instead. The best tip is to not forget the bike helmet, according to Catherine Bokström, bicycle expert in Transport Administration.
In many parts of the country, but perhaps especially in big cities, it becomes increasingly more people choose to bypass both car and public transport and take the bike instead. The best tip is to not forget the bike helmet, according to Catherine Bokström, bicycle expert in Transport Administration.
-Even if the statistically most accidents take place in April, so of course there is a heightened risk to ride out when it's slippery on bike paths.
It is easy to freeze to death when the temperature drops, and especially on the hands and feet. If you have not rillräckligt warm winter boots are the special protection that you draw over your feet. There are also special hoods that you can buy the hat will not fit under the helmet.
For the best winter cycling should ideally have a solid bike with disc brakes. Rim Brakes related surface can easily be full of snow and ice. The bikes will be equipped with studded tires and should be revised to light and glare works.
-Bikes you to work it's dark both when you go there and when you go home, "says Catherine Bokström.
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