Motorists have been urged to do one thing to prevent spiders from entering their car this spring (Image: Getty)
Drivers have been offered a that can help to prevent unwelcome guests from entering their car, and .
With the weather beginning to warm up and the days growing longer, many drivers are looking forward to spring. However, it is often the most common time for to come out of hibernation, potentially finding their way into vehicles.
Graham Conway, Managing Director for , noted that, whilst the UK has very few vicious spiders, many drivers are still afraid of them.
He explained: “There are around 650 different species of spider in the UK, with just a handful that are actually capable of delivering an unpleasant bite to a human. But despite that fact, around 21 per cent of Brits say they have a genuine phobia of spiders.
“If you’re in your car upon spotting an eight-legged creature while driving, it’s wise to take steps to stop them entering your vehicle in the first place.”
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If a spider causes a driver to become distracted, they could face fines of up to £2,500 and points (Image: Getty)
Despite almost all spiders in the UK being harmless to humans, many Brits fear the eight-legged creatures, which could put them at risk of causing an accident if they spot one behind the wheel.
If a spider causes a distraction on the roads, motorists could be charged with dangerous driving, which can result in fines of up to £2,500 and up to nine licence points in extreme cases.
As a result, it is vital that drivers keep calm if they spot a spider and, if they have a phobia, take all measures necessary to deter the creature from entering the vehicle in the first place.
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In particular, Graham suggested that drivers remove any clutter from their car’s interior, which could be considered as the perfect meal or hiding space by a spider.
He advised: “The most obvious place to start is decluttering your vehicle’s interior, thereby removing any food sources for spiders. Pick up those crisp packets, bin the sandwich wrappers and vacuum the interior.
“Try not to give spiders a place to hide, either, which means removing any unnecessary items from the cabin. You should also clean your car’s air vents regularly as this is another spider hiding hotspot.”