Easter Weekend is one of the busiest, especially on the road, and Steelburger/Lydenburg News has put together some tips to ensure that you and your family travel safely.
• One of the main causes of road crashes is fatigue, it is vital for drivers and their travel companions to be able to identify signs of fatigue, which may include sore eyes, feeling sleepy, constant yawning, drifting over lanes and slow reactions.
• Some of the reasons for fatigue include lack of sleep, sleeping disorders, time of day that you are driving and travelling long distances without a break.
• While travelling, if you feel tired you need to take breaks when you feel tired; drink water, eat light foods, listen to music and ensure that you have good ventilation. The best way to fight fatigue, however, is by getting sufficient, uninterrupted sleep the night before travelling.
• As the driver, avoid taking any medicine before a long trip as it may cause drowsiness.
• Keep your eyes on the road at all times. When you to take your eyes off the road, hands off the steering wheel, or your mind off the road, you lose crucial time that is necessary to react. Avoid being distracted.
• Refrain from drinking alcohol and driving.
• Do not speed, especially in reduced visibility circumstances (e.g. mist, heavy rain and darkness) and keep a safe following distance.
• Never overtake on a blind rise or in a corner and make sure that you are always visible by driving with your headlights on.
• Getting to your destination safely and keeping other road users’ safety in mind should be your great concern.
Things to remember before you leave your home for the holidays.
• Make sure you check that everything in the car is functioning well, or better yet, take your car to the nearest car dealer and get a professional to help you, here are a few of your options: Mahindra Lydenburg, Westvall Mashishing, Ford McGee Lydenburg, Volkswagen Highlands Lydenburg, Longtom Nissan, Hyundai Lydenburg, KIA motors, Lydenburg Toyota.
• Ensure you wear your safety belt at all times and make it clear to everyone in the car that wearing their seatbelt is also important.
