Keep safe on the roads this festive season

Drive safely this festive season - urge Arrive Alive.

Travel safely on the road this festive season.

f you plan on travelling on the roads this festive season, here are some safety tips from Arrive Alive to help you arrive at your destination.

Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s licence with you
Plan the route to your holiday destination and allow yourself enough time
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
Have a good rest before you embark on your journey
Take safety breaks every two hours or 200 kilometers – take a breather, have an energy drink and continue once well rested
Do not drink and drive
Try to recognise potentially dangerous drivers 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 the 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 two-second following distance – this should be increased at night, in foggy or rainy conditions and when the road is wet
Expect others to not 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 – when you need assistance, kindly call the following numbers.