I NOTICE that, at this time of year, there are warnings in newspapers to cyclists to light up and pedestrians to wear bright clothing.

All this is apparently to help motorists see them. However, I haven't noticed any warnings for motorists.

Could you publish advice about poor visibility and worse weather conditions?

Skilled drivers of vehicles will naturally adjust their driving to suit the conditions.

For instance, one should expect to slow down to 20, 15, or maybe even 10mph when passing a school on a wet, dark morning or evening.

Many drivers need reminding that, if it's only safe to drive at 30 mph in dry summer conditions, then, in wet and dark conditions, the safe speed must be slower.

Driving at 60 or 70mph on A roads or dual-carriageways into Worcester, I often overtake motorists travelling at 50mph.

These same motorists then pass me at 50mph in a 30 zone inside the city limits.

Such people clearly need strong advice or persuasive speed cameras.

What about country roads? We're taught to drive at a speed such that we can stop within the distance we can see ahead.

What happens if two motorists meet on a bend, both driving at this speed? They can both see further ahead than half-way round the bend, therefore they'll collide unless the road's wide enough to pass.

The answer is usually slow down if you're not sure.

Another tip. Don't rely on seeing car headlights coming the other way. You might meet a horse, a cyclist, pedestrians or a fallen tree. Am I a kill-joy? What joy is there in a road traffic accident?

MARTIN STAINES,

Saunders Street, Worcester.