Is driving in wellies illegal and do winter tyres affect insurance? The truth behind 8 common winter myths

Published 15th Dec 2021, 08:27 BST

Updated 16th Dec 2022, 15:26 BST

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The facts and fiction around driving in winter, from clearing windscreens to when to use fog lights

December has brought with it a sudden change in weather, with temperatures plummeting and driving conditions becoming treacherous.

With the freezing temperatures comes the usual problems of frozen windscreens (inside and out) and trying to stay in control on slippy roads, as well as a host of often-repeated “facts” abou driving in winter.