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Road safety tips for the holiday season
As roads pile up with people moving in and out of the province right now, it is imperative for all drivers to make sure that they adhere to all the rules of the road.
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Below are crucial safety tips from ArriveAlive.co.za to guide all those who will be on the roads over the holiday season.
- Ensure that you have a good rest before embarking on your journey.
- Make sure you plan your route to your destination in advance and give yourself some additional time for any possible delays.
- It is important to make sure that your vehicle is in a good roadworthy condition before even leaving for your journey.
- Do not overload the car with many people or unnecessary luggage.
- Do not drink and drive, text or use a cellphone and avoid distractions such as arguments.
- All drivers should carry their driver’s license at all times and they should make sure that everybody in the car is wearing their seat belt.
- Always drive within the set speed limit and only overtake when it is absolutely safe to do so.
- Maintain a safe following distance especially at night, in bad weather conditions and when the roads are wet.
- Keep an eye on potential dangerous drivers and passengers alongside the road.
- If possible try to avoid drinking any liquids after dark and make sure you drive with your lights on in the dark.
- Do not drive for long periods of time without resting – at least make sure you are taking safety breaks every two hours or 200km to rest, have an energy drink and once well rested continue with your journey.
- Know your emergency safety numbers so that you can contact the relevant people quickly when you need help.