{"id":169213,"date":"2017-12-31T06:30:47","date_gmt":"2017-12-31T04:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=169213"},"modified":"2017-12-29T17:16:04","modified_gmt":"2017-12-29T15:16:04","slug":"travel-safely-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/12\/31\/travel-safely-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel safely these holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The holiday period is upon us and many people will be travelling on the roads, so these valuable tips are sure to go a long way towards keeping you and your family safe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first thing you need to check before you leave is your vehicle. Make sure that everything is in working order when it comes to your brakes, engine oil, tyres, lights and indicators. Do not forget to check your wiper blades, because bad weather is always around the corner. <\/span><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the journey, make sure you have plenty of water to keep your body hydrated and make regular stops at service stations where you can stretch your legs and have a break from the road. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always be relaxed and confident on the road, and make sure you have enough sleep the night before embarking on your journey.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ALSO READ:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/168969\/gardening-with-containers-and-pots\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gardening with containers and pots<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/168965\/non-surgical-procedure-to-change-your-nose\/\" target=\"_blank\">Non-surgical procedure to change your nose<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obey all the road rules while travelling and always stick to the speed limit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plan ahead when it comes to the route you will be taking so that you know exactly where you\u2019re going, and make sure you are prepared for dangers and delays on the road. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear your seat belt at all times and do not use your cell-phone while driving, as this can distract you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These tips can help you have a safe trip with your family this festive season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a 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