{"id":233893,"date":"2020-02-28T14:30:09","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T12:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=233893"},"modified":"2020-02-28T14:55:14","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T12:55:14","slug":"motorists-urged-careful-alert-driving-wet-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/02\/28\/motorists-urged-careful-alert-driving-wet-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorists urged to careful and alert while driving in wet weather"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thunder rumbled overhead and the heavens opened over the city.<\/p>\n

Netcare911 is urging road users to be extra careful while driving in the wet weather.<\/p>

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ALSO READ:\u00a0<\/strong>Tips to help you prepare for severe weather<\/a><\/h4>\n

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

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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

    ALSO READ:\u00a0Know your weather warnings<\/a><\/h4>\n

    Flash floods alert:<\/strong><\/p>

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

    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

    Below 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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      Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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