With public safety in mind Arrive Alive has released the following helpful tips on what you, as a driver, should do when faced with challenging road conditions.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Always adjust your driving to the driving conditions and environment.<\/p>
\u2022 If it is raining, turn your headlights and windscreen wipers on, and reduce speed and try not to brake suddenly.<\/p>\n
Often there is oil and petrol on the road, which can cause you to skid out of control.<\/p>
\u2022 If there is fog, reduce speed, turn headlights on low, or use fog lamps.<\/p>\n
Use the road markings or the verge of the road as a guide and be very alert for sudden looming obstacles.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Always keep in mind \u2013 if you cannot see or operate the vehicle safely \u2013 you should not be driving.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Travelling with small children can be a challenge, small children can get bored and irritable on long trips so make sure you pack a variety of their favourite snacks and toys such as portable DVD players, colouring books and crayons.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If your child tends to suffer from motion sickness and complains of dizziness or nausea, this can be helped by getting out of the car for a bit of fresh air.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, there are over the counter drugs available for treating motion sickness, which need to be taken before<\/p>\n