Christmas and New Year's Eve may be behind us, but winter driving hazards remain, with cold temperatures continuing across the UK. January is one of the most challenging months on Britain's roads, with icy mornings, freezing temperatures and poor visibility catching many drivers off guard. From the daily commute to post-holiday road trips and New Year visits, millions of motorists are still clocking up miles, often without realising they’re making simple mistakes before they even set off.
To see how winter-ready the nation really is, National Scrap Car has created a seasonal brainteaser challenging Brits to spot 10 common winter driving mistakes in under a minute. The fastest time so far? Just 47 seconds. Take a look and see if you can beat it.
The image shows a car parked on a snow-covered residential street, surrounded by houses coated in ice and snow.
At first glance, it appears to be a typical January morning, but hidden throughout the scene are several hazardous and often illegal winter driving habits.
If you didn’t manage to find all 10, you’re not alone. These are some of the most common winter driving errors made every year.
Here's what you should have noticed:
