Let’s not meet by accident says Road Accident Fund

The Road Accident Fund embarked on a road show to two taxi ranks in eMalahleni to warn drivers to check the condition of their vehicles before every trip.

Some of the long distance taxi drivers before they were examined by the RAF medical practioners.

‘Let’s not meet by accident’ are the slogan of the Road Accident Fund (RAF).

Recently the RAF embarked on a road show and visited two taxi ranks in eMalahleni.

They visited the Local Taxi Association (Lota) taxi rank on the first day and on the second day they visited the long distance taxi rank.

Mr Johannes Mogashu before he had his eyes tested during the RAF outreach programme.

During the visits they warned drivers to check the condition of their vehicles before every trip, like tyres, wiper blades, lights, brakes and others.

They need to avoid their cellphones while driving.

They need to visit their clinic to check illnesses such as diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, and eyes.

One of the long distance taxi drivers having an eye test during the RAF outreach programme.

They need to take their prescription medicine and exercise regularly.

They have to ensure that they keep to the speed limit to save fuel and to avoid accidents.

Most of the drivers said they really appreciated the visit by RAF and they feel that this needs to be done on a regular basis, especially before major holidays like Easter and the festive holidays.

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