British drivers who do not drink enough water during heat wave risk fines of more than 1,000 euros | Abroad

The Met Office, the British weather institute, warns of extreme heat in England and Wales and previously announced code red. Temperatures of 38 to 40 degrees Celsius are forecast on Monday and Tuesday. “The entire population, not just the vulnerable, can experience harmful health ailments as a result of the heat, which can lead to serious illness or be life-threatening,” it said.

The NHS National Health Service also advises people to drink plenty of fluids. For example, the British should drink between six and eight glasses of water a day in the coming days, or 1.2 to 1.5 liters.

Research from the British University of Loughborough shows that even mild dehydration can lead to countless mistakes in traffic. “Drivers are used to checking the level of the car before they leave, but how many of them check their own water level?” wonders Mike Thompson, director of the British car company ‘Leasing Options’. Every driver should therefore drink a glass of water before he or she gets into the car, and also take water with him during the ride.

“Drinking more water will not only have a positive effect on the body, but will reduce the risk of dizziness and loss of concentration,” says Thompson.

The spokesperson for car company RAC also warns drivers about the impact of the heat on the condition of the roads. “Due to the heat, the road surface can become softer. Weaker patches of asphalt are a clear sign. If temperatures really skyrocket, gritters may also have to be used, as salt can improve the grip of vehicles on slush roads,” he says.