Drivers given window tip to help avoid dangerous issue in warm weather

A motoring expert has urged drivers across the UK who suffer from a particularly common condition to make sure that they do one thing before taking to the roads. With many parts of the UK currently experiencing high temperatures, many Brits with hay fever are looking for simple measures to help them avoid suffering, particularly when driving their car.

The vehicle rental company SIXT has warned that motorists who suffer from the condition could put themselves and others at risk of serious accidents if they do not take preventative measures before each journey. They explained: "Many people in the UK suffer from hay fever during the spring and summer months as the pollen count climbs to new highs. However, while symptoms such as watery eyes and continuous sneezing can be inconvenient during the day, they can pose hazards while driving. If you are driving with hay fever, make sure to properly prepare your car and yourself before starting your journey to ensure a safe trip."

According to SIXT, one of the most effective tips to prevent drivers with hay fever from suffering is by making sure their vehicle's windows are completely shut.

Whilst motorists may instinctively lower their windows on sunny days in a bid to lower the temperature, doing so will likely let a significant amount of pollen into their car.

Nevertheless, drivers can still keep cool behind the wheel by turning on their car's air conditioning or ventilation system, with almost all modern cars featuring a cabin filter that is designed to prevent pollen from entering the cabin.

SIXT suggested that those who are using their vehicle's air conditioning to stay cool whilst avoiding the risk of hay fever also make sure to use the recirculation function to reduce pollen inside the car even further.

They continued: "Many cars have an air circulation feature on their air conditioning system, which stops the system from drawing in air from outside the car and instead only circulates the air already inside.

"The button often looks like an arrow within the outline of a car. Using this feature will stop any more pollen from entering your vehicle while you are driving."