TRAFFIC NEWS: Heavy showers weather warning
Drivers are being advised to take extra care on the roads and to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel.
The Met Office has issued warnings of heavy, thundery showers across Southern England over the weekend.
Tomorrow (Saturday) Southern England is expected to have showery rain, heavy at times, perhaps with some thunder.
A Highway Agency spokesman said: 'Drivers are reminded that rain and spray can reduce visibility and when the road is wet it can take up to twice as long to stop so it makes sense to slow down when it's raining.
'If your vehicle loses its grip take your foot off the accelerator to slow down. Don't brake or steer suddenly because you will have no control of the steering or brakes.
'Surface water may affect motorways and major A roads so we advise drivers to move slowly through any standing water and test their brakes once they're through before continuing to drive.'
The full article contains 166 words and appears in Sussex Express Series newspaper.
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Last Updated:
16 May 2008 2:03 PM
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Source:
Sussex Express Series
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Location:
Lewes
