Warnings and safety

How to secure a balcony or terrace before strong winds arrive

A practical checklist for bringing in, lowering or securing balcony items before strong gusts arrive, without taking risks once the wind begins.

Wet leaves: why they are so slippery and how to travel safely

Fallen leaves can hide potholes, reduce grip and lengthen stopping distances. Learn how to spot the risk and adapt when walking, cycling or driving.

Driving in fog: lights, distance and speed for a safer journey

A practical guide to entering fog safely, choosing the right lights and adjusting speed and following distance when visibility drops.

Why do bridges freeze before the rest of the road?

A bridge loses heat from above and below, while an ordinary road retains some warmth from the ground. Ice can therefore appear after a safe-looking approach.

Aquaplaning: how to recognise it and regain control in rain

A practical guide to why tyres lose contact on standing water, the warning signs to notice and the calm response that helps grip return.

Windscreen fog: why it forms and how to clear it properly

Understand why a windscreen fogs on the inside or outside, how to identify each case and which climate settings restore clear vision safely.

Black ice on roads: how to spot the risk and react safely

Black ice can look like wet asphalt and remove grip within metres. Learn when to expect it and how to drive and react smoothly.

Rip currents: how to spot them and escape safely

A rip current can carry a swimmer away from shore within minutes. Learn the clues, precautions and actions that reduce panic and exhaustion.

Thunderstorm at home: what to do and what to avoid

Being indoors greatly reduces lightning risk, but avoid plumbing, plugged-in equipment, windows and balconies until the storm has passed.

Driving in crosswinds: how to react safely to a sudden gust

What to do when leaving a tunnel, crossing a bridge or overtaking a lorry in crosswinds, with practical steps to keep control without abrupt manoeuvres.

Hurricane forecast cone: how to read it without underestimating risk

The cone shows the probable track of a cyclone’s centre, not the storm’s size or the full hazard area. Here is how to read it correctly.

Flooded road: why you should never drive through it

Floodwater can hide a strong current, washouts and a damaged road. Learn how to recognise the danger and what to do before, during and after flooding.

Driving in fog: how to stay safe with reduced visibility

What fog is, why it can develop suddenly, and how to adapt speed, following distance and lights for a safer journey.

Extreme heat: how to stay safe at home, outdoors and at work

A practical guide to reducing exposure to extreme heat, keeping your home cooler, planning activities and recognising warning signs.

Thunderstorm outdoors: what to do to reduce your risk

A practical guide to recognising danger, finding suitable shelter and making safer decisions when thunder and lightning threaten outdoors.