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Garmin Reveals Young Drivers Worst Prepared for Winter Driving

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Dec 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A new survey has found drivers* are not taking basic precautions to help them cope with bad weather, despite falling temperatures and the onset of wintry conditions.

The poll carried out for Garmin(R), the sat nav manufacturer, found that an overwhelming number of young drivers (18--24 year-olds) said they're not prepared for winter driving (57%) despite planning to cover the most miles over the Christmas period visiting friends and family**. The rest of the population fared a little better but overall just over one third of motorists still confessed to being ill-prepared (34%).

Last year saw the coldest December in 100 years with significant snowfall in many parts of the UK, widespread ice and temperatures falling to between --10 deg C and --20 deg C overnight. Despite past experiences of such traffic-stalling conditions, it seems that even basic precautions are not being taken by motorists.

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