When the roads become slippery, driving also becomes more demanding. Then both attention and good planning become absolutely crucial. When conditions change quickly, it is important to get an overview before the situation becomes dangerous. That is why we are launching a completely new type of warning that will contribute to safer driving throughout the winter.
Danger of slippery road surfaces! There is no sound and the warning only appears once per trip or area.
The experience of slippery roads can vary from driver to driver – depending on the car, tires and driving pattern. That's why our warnings about slippery roads are based on objective, quality-assured measurements from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. This way, you get an accurate and reliable warning that picks up conditions that can be difficult to detect on your own.
This is a hazard warning that shows when driving conditions deviate from normal, so you can be prepared and extra vigilant. The warning is especially useful during rapid weather changes and during transitions between seasons.
– We use the same measurements from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute as Yr and other weather forecasts, explains Frank Robert Nervik, Chief Product Officer at Safedrive.
The data on slippery road surfaces is publicly available information on the Norwegian Public Roads Administration's website , but with Safedrive we now have the ability to send a notification directly to you when you drive into an area or road that is expected to be slippery.
Yellow warning screen
You will receive this warning when you start, or drive into, an area where the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET) has issued a warning of slippery road conditions.
MET sends danger warnings for extreme weather and weather conditions that can cause demanding or slippery driving conditions – such as ice, snowfall, weather changes or freezing rain.
The screen will turn yellow for a few seconds with the text "Slippery road!". There will be no sound, and the alert will only appear once per trip or area.
How to display the yellow slippery road warning screen on your device.
Warning triangle
This is displayed when the Norwegian Public Roads Administration's friction meter has registered that the road surface is actually slippery.
The icon is visible throughout the entire route the alert applies to. It has no sound, and it will not interfere with other alerts such as roadblocks or traffic controls.
How to display the notification screen with the warning triangle on your device.
– 85.1% of our drivers say that animal or obstacle warnings have helped them avoid a collision or an accident. We hope that the slippery road warning will help drivers be even more aware and make safe choices on the road, Nervik adds.
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration itself writes on its website that forecasts for slippery roads are uncertain in the same way as a weather forecast, and it should therefore be noted that the forecasts do not always match reality. It is therefore important that you adjust your speed to the conditions.
Here are some tips that can help on slippery roads:
(Source: NAF.no )
Did you know that calm and predictable driving is not only important on slippery roads – it is also rewarded in the Safedrive Reward?
Drivers with a green driving score receive points and participate in draws for big cash prizes. This is our contribution to motivating
even more for safer driving all year round.
