Freezing conditions are making things difficult for drivers across the UK – but the continual freezing weather means potholes are set to pose an equal and long-lasting hazard.
On Monday (4 January 2010), the AA had its busiest day ever – recording 25,000 breakdowns across the country. It says that there are a third more potholes right now than is usual – and that they’re potentially more unsafe to your car as well.
The AA’s President, Edmund King, said: “Pothole season is usually at the beginning of Spring. What’s different this year is that the cold snap has come so early, which is leaving roads crumbling a good month and a half earlier than normal.
“We are seeing more trench-like potholes where utility firm have filled in a surface after working on it, but not particularly well. This creates larger holes which can cause immense damage, particularly if you’ve got low-profile tyres or large alloy wheels.”
