AAATHE 230. When driving   in icy or snowy weather  ● drive with care, even if the roads have been treated  ● keep well back from the road user in front as stopping  distances can be ten times greater than on dry roads  ● take care when overtaking vehicles spreading salt or other  de-icer, particularly if you are riding a motorcycle or cycle  ● Watch out for snowploughs which may throw out snow on  either side. Do not overtake them unless the lane you intend  to use has been cleared  ● be prepared for the road conditions to change over relatively  highwaycodeuk.co.uk 120 