DVSA warns drivers to be ready for the dark and cold sooner rather than later

DVSA warns drivers to be ready for the dark and cold sooner rather than later View Image

Motorists are being advised to get prepared ahead of winter's arrival by stocking their vehicles with crucial emergency supplies. The warning comes from The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, which has taken to social media to emphasise the vital importance of winter preparation.

The motoring authority posted on X, highlighting four essential items drivers must pack without delay. This ensures both driver and vehicle remain "emergency ready", noting that having "just a few essentials could prepare you for the unexpected".

The four crucial items motorists should carry at all times are:

a torch

jump leads

emergency food (and water)

first aid kit

Referencing The Highway Code, the DVSA advises