Welcome to Sweden – drive safely this winter

Recommendations for safe driving in winter

Check the weather before you travel

• The winter weather in Sweden can be very different in each region, and snow or ice can come suddenly.
• On long trips, you may meet many types of weather.
• Check the forecasts from SMHI (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute) and look at road weather maps before and during your trip.
  
  

Make sure you and your car are prepared

• Always use winter tires  that follow the law.
• Plan your trip carefully because weather and road conditions can change during the day.
• Bring warm clothes, food and water in case the trip takes longer than you think.
  
  

Drive at a safe speed

• Snow, ice, and cold mean that driving will take longer.
• Keep a long distance from the car in front of you.
• Your driving style is important for your own safety and for others on the road.
  
  

Do not pass snowplows driving side by side

• Sometimes two snowplows drive together to clear the road.
• One of the plows may move into your lane and be hard to see because of the snow.
• Do not pass them. Always wait until the road is clear.