Most Brits love nothing more than basking in the sunshine, and Britain is experiencing a heatwave, as tropical air from the Atlantic Azores islands engulfs the nation over the next 10 days.

This will affect us all, but for those planning road trips it’s essential to be prepared. Drivers need to be informed about the hazards the heat can bring – especially as drivers clock up almost 20 per cent more miles than they do in cold weather. To make things simple, LeasePlan UK has created an easy to follow checklist for when it heats up in the summer months.