The number of accidents on Russian roads increases during winter snowfall, but most often they are less severe than at other times. In this respect kp.ru Sergei Demidov, vice president of automobile insurance at Renaissance Insurance, said:
According to him, the average claims check after an accident is 4% lower than at other times of the year.
“This is because drivers slow down and try to drive more carefully during snowfall,” the expert said.
Drivers are asked to pay attention to the roofs of houses near which cars are parked, as icicles, ice blocks and snow icicles pose a danger to drivers in winter. Demidov also added that there are advantages on the roads in winter. Thus, the risk of stones hitting the windshield is reduced due to the low speed of movement.
Insurers state that cars are least likely to be damaged while parked.
Moscow Ministry of Transport due to heavy snowfall and strong winds on January 11 in the name Drivers abandon their vehicles and use public transportation. The Ministry also asked truck drivers to plan their trips according to weather forecasts and not to overload their vehicles.
Previously in the traffic police said Details of the major accident involving a truck crane.