Road Safety Tips for the Festive Season from ArriveAlive.co.za *Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s license with you. *Plan the route to your holiday destination and allow yourself enough time to reach the destination *Make sure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before departure. All lights and indicators, windscreens, windscreen wipers, brakes, steering, shock absorbers, exhaust system and tyres should be carefully examined for faults. *Do not overload. *Try to avoid driving after dark if possible. *Have a good rest before you embark on your journey *Take safety breaks every 2 hours or 200km. Rest, have an energy drink and continue once well rested. *Do not drink and drive *Try to recognize potentially dangerous drivers on and pedestrians alongside the road and keep well clear of them *Be visible – drive with your lights on *Headlights should be dipped well before an approaching vehicle is within range of the main beam. *Always wear your seat belt and see that everyone in the car is wearing theirs. *Drive defensively Stay within the speed limit at all times *Only overtake when it is absolutely safe to do so *Maintain at least a 2 second following distance - this distance should be increased at night, in foggy or rainy conditions and when the road is wet. *Expect others not to be as obedient to the law as yourself *Avoid distractions on the road such as texting, conversations on cellular phones etc *Be courteous towards fellow road users - keep your temper and resist the temptation to retaliate *Know your emergency numbers Please share
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:19:45 +0000