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The 5-minute winter check

Tap each check as you go, and open How to check if you are not sure. Nothing is saved and nothing is sent to us - your ticks clear when you close the page.

Add this page to your home screen and it opens like an app, ready for tomorrow morning.

Today's check

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Tyre treadAim for at least 3mm in winter. The legal minimum is 1.6mm.
Tyre pressureCheck when the tyres are cold - pressure drops as temperatures fall.
LightsClean and check headlights, brake lights and indicators.
ScreenwashTop up with winter-grade screenwash so it won't freeze.
WipersLook for splits, and blades that smear rather than clear.
BatterySlow to start or a warning light on? Get it tested.
Windows and mirrorsClear all ice, snow and mist before you set off.

General guidance only - always follow your vehicle handbook, and if in doubt, don't drive. Check steps adapted from DVSA's show me, tell me questions and the Highway Code. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. DriveSense is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA.

Want a qualified instructor to show your drivers these checks on their own vehicles? See winter-ready driver training.

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