{"id":143290,"date":"2017-01-30T15:36:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T13:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=143290"},"modified":"2017-01-30T15:38:24","modified_gmt":"2017-01-30T13:38:24","slug":"be-careful-out-on-the-roads-in-wet-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/01\/30\/be-careful-out-on-the-roads-in-wet-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Be careful out on the roads in wet weather"},"content":{"rendered":"

Netcare911 is urging members of the public to be extra careful while driving in \u00a0the wet weather conditions that are being experienced in many parts of our country today.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Wet weather conditions are usually associated with poor visibility so here are a few tips to make sure you are safe:<\/strong><\/p>

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  1. Make sure your windshield wipers are in good condition.<\/li>\n
  2. Ensure that your tyres are also in good condition.<\/li>\n
  3. Make sure all headlights, taillights, brake lights and indicators are properly functioning to ensure that other drivers can see you during heavy rains.<\/li>\n
  4. Turn on your headlights.<\/li>\n
  5. When driving in wet weather conditions, remember to slow down (reduce speed).<\/li>\n
  6. Maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.<\/li>\n
  7. Overtake only when it is safe to do so.<\/li>\n
  8. Do not drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs.<\/li>\n
  9. Avoid using your phone while your car is in motion.<\/li>\n
  10. Most importantly, buckle up!<\/li>\n
  11. Ensure that children\/babies are secured in a car child seat.<\/li>\n
  12. Do not drive on roads that you are unfamiliar with.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0Flash floods alert:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Flash floods occur within six hours of heavy rains and this can find people unprepared.<\/p>

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    You will not always have a warning that these deadly, sudden floods are coming.<\/p>\n

    So if you do live in areas prone to flash floods make sure you are safe.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Below are a few tips to protect yourself and your family:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Always memorise emergency numbers, in this case 082\u00a0911.<\/li>\n
    2. Avoid low lying areas, climb to higher ground if you find yourself in the middle of a flash flood.<\/li>\n
    3. Avoid walking or driving through flash floods.<\/li>\n
    4. Abandon your vehicle immediately if you find yourself in the middle of a flash flood, open the window and escape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Other articles you may be interested in:<\/p>\n

      On the road in wet weather? Be cautious<\/a><\/p>\n

      Protect yourself and your assets in extreme weather<\/a><\/p>\n

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