Experts claim altering daylight savings time could help reduce the number of accidents on the road, which may ease winter travel chaos.
Recent travel chaos may have been eased slightly if there were more hours of daylight, according to commentators.
Daniel Vockins, campaign manager at Lighter Later, is trying to convince the government that setting the clocks one hour ahead all year round would prevent accidents that take place in the early evening hours.
He said: "Three times more accidents happen in the afternoon than in the morning. So by having [more] light in the afternoon you reduce it substantially."
The figure equates to approximately 80 to 100 fewer deaths annually, according to Mr Vockins, who also believes the country's tourism sector would benefit from the initiative.
A Daylight Savings Bill has reached its second reading stage in the House of Commons, which, if approved, could see a trial period of clock change rolled out to determine the implications of a permanent alteration.
Indeed, the
Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has also backed the initiative, which could see travel insurance policyholders experiencing better conditions for setting off on their holidays each year.
Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research, has stated the additional hours of sunlight are of "primary importance" and could indeed see Britain's roads made safer.
In the meantime, the
Highways Agency has recommended motorists ensure their windscreen is free of salt and grease to maintain good visibility in the current adverse weather conditions.
The car should also be stocked with an emergency kit that includes an ice scraper, de-icer, a shovel, jump leads and sunglasses that can help prevent glare from snow on the road.
By Anne Jones
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