Q.What do councils spread on icy roads and where does it come from?
A.Councils spread rock salt, which is brown and resembles gravel, on icy roads. The 3 main mines it comes from are in Cheshire, Teesside and County Antrim.
Q.If i crashed my car in the ice on a main road because the council hadnt gritted the roads can i charge any damage 2 the council?
A.It's possible to attempt to claim compensation from the council for having an accident on a non gritted icy road. However, it's unlikely you will win.
Q.What happens to all the gritting lorrys and drivers when the roads are not icy?
A.Gritting lorries are kept in council storage on standby for freak cold weather. The drivers are council workers who have other jobs throughout the year.
Q.Do they put cheese on the road in denmark
A.Danish people do not use grated cheese on icy roads. They use salt. The salt dissolves quickly in ice, lowering its freezing point, and melting it.
Q.I have a vw toureg altitude- in snowy icy roads should I put it in off road mode or not?
A.Drive in normal mode. On icy roads, simply drive slowly and plan ahead. Avoid jerky steering and keep a safe distance. Use gentle throttle / braking.