For many of us it's not just the rural country roads that are a concern; breaking down in the dark was the biggest single worry for drivers (26 per cent). Although people are concerned, it seems that many (31 per cent) are still not prepared for emergencies in winter, as they fail to keep a shovel, torch, blanket, phone charger and warm clothes in their car.
"Can you go straight out to an accident" said the skipper as I walked in the door at twenty-to-five clutching my lunch and a box of reduced price Asda cookies to share with the shift. I had, for once, had time to grab a treat (on the way to work) for us to munch on during parade but wasn't going to be able to join them to eat it.