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Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s license with you.
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Plan the route to your holiday destination and allow yourself enough time to reach the destination
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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.
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Do not overload.
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Try to avoid driving after dark if possible.
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Have a good rest before you embark on your journey
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Take safety breaks every 2 hours or 200km. Rest, have an energy drink and continue once well-rested.
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Do not drink and drive
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Try to recognise potentially dangerous drivers on and pedestrians alongside the road and keep well clear of them
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Be visible – drive with your lights on
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Headlights should be dipped well before an approaching vehicle is within the range of the main beam.
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Always wear your seat belt and see that everyone in the car is wearing theirs.
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Drive defensively
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Stay within the speed limit at all times
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Only overtake when it is absolutely safe to do so
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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.
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Expect others to not be as obedient to the law as yourself
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Avoid distractions on the road such as texting, conversations on cellular phones etc
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Be courteous towards fellow road users – keep your temper and resist the temptation to retaliate
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Know your emergency numbers – When you need assistance, kindly call the following numbers
Police | 10111 |
Fire | 10177 |
Ambulance | 10177 |
Arrive Alive Call Centre | 0861 400 800 |
Emer-G-Med | 0861 007 911 |
Accident & Breakdown Towing | 0860 911 326 |
Netcare 911 | 082 911 |
ER24 | 084 124 |
Emergency numbers and Info are available on the Mobile website at ArriveAlive.mobi
Share these suggestions with your family and friends – and may you and your family have a happy and safe festive season!!