Glasgow Airport Car Hire – Driving Hire Cars in Wintery Conditions

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 3, 2012 -- For tourists landing at Glasgow Airport and hiring a car this February, it is important to note that the roads may still be icy with winter conditions in Scotland.

Hiring a car in Glasgow is a great choice for many people looking to avoid the delays of public transportation in the winter weather this February.

While car hire at Glasgow Airport may provide freedom to drive without reliance on unreliable public transport such as buses or trains, it is important for drivers of hire cars, particularly tourists who aren’t used to wintery conditions, to take care on the Glasgow roads.
Adverse conditions can include high winds, snow, sleet, hail and ice. Urban areas, such as Glasgow city itself will usually have clearer roads which may have been gritted to avoid ice forming. But conditions are generally worse in rural areas such as the roads to Loch Lomond or to Prestwick, which are accessible with low-cost car hire Glasgow Airport services. Such areas provide some great views, but nevertheless there are some things to consider when driving in winter weather. Below are some general tips for those looking to hire a car at Glasgow Airport in February 2012.

• Check weather forecasts from Scottish news or weather sources such as STV or BBC Scotland in advance of your journey, particularly for any possible road closures.

• Know where you are going in and around Glasgow – satellite navigation in your hire car can help with this. This can be particularly important given that Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland.

• Drive according to road conditions. With poor visibility, make sure you turn your car lights on to ensure you are seen by all other drivers on the roads.

• With snow on the hills around Glasgow, the views can be stunning, but make sure you keep your eyes on the roads at all times.

• Drive within the speed limits on the roads and don’t brake too sharply

• Always wear your seatbelt in your hire car and ensure that your passengers do the same (this is required by law in Scotland)

• Don’t drive too close to other cars – stopping distances on the roads increase greatly in winter conditions.

• When there are high winds, large vehicles including lorries are potentially hazardous – it is best to drive your hire car at a safe distance from such vehicles.

These are some of the best general tips to consider when driving your hire car from Glasgow Airport in potentially wintery conditions. Hiring a car will often avoid many of the potential delays in winter conditions experienced using public transport such as trains or buses. For more information on safety considerations when driving cars in Scotland, the Highway Code should be consulted.

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