Whatever the weather brings this year - flash floods, sudden cold snaps or falls of snow - we are geared up for the number of calls for help coming in.

From experience we know that calls for assistance to Green Flag can double in minutes, so to ensure customers are all dealt with quickly and efficiently, we monitor weather forecasts and draft in extra staff. Also, we have the ability to increase the number of operators handling emergencies by switching multi-skilled staff from some of our other operations.

However, it's not only extreme weather conditions that can wreak havoc with your driving. Normal British winter conditions such as cold and rain can cause major problems for motorists.

The Green Flag winter driving magazine has been designed to help you prepare for driving in the best and worst of this season's weather. It's packed with tips on how to improve your skills when driving in adverse conditions and provides some vital advice on surviving breakdowns. And with Christmas around the corner, there's some ways to avoid Christmas car crime.

Read on and enjoy trouble-free motoring this winter - with a little help from Green Flag Motoring Assistance.