Here are safety tips for drivers headed on the roads this festive.Image: canva
Driving safety tips for holiday travelers
As Christmas rolls around the corner, RTMC issues driver safety tips to combat the escalating road fatalities witnessed during the holidays.
Here are safety tips for drivers headed on the roads this festive.Image: canva
As Christmas rolls around the corner, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) issues driver safety tips to combat the escalating road fatalities witnessed during the holidays.
The focus remains on the top 10 most dangerous stretches of road, particularly in the Eastern Cape, with the R573 Moloto Road in Mpumalanga identified as the riskiest.
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DRIVING SAFETY TIPS FOR THE FESTIVE
The RTMC advises holiday travelers to prioritize rest, promote a good night’s sleep before embarking on long journeys, and take regular breaks every two hours or 200 km.
Emphasising sobriety and patience, the corporation underscores the dangers of alcohol consumption and road rage, reported Business Tech.
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Additionally, the RTMC highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, urging heightened awareness and patience when encountering various road users, including cyclists and motorbikes.
The emphasis is on preparation, with travelers encouraged to save emergency contacts before setting out on their festive season travels.
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SOME ROAD SECURITY TIPS:
• Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy before undertaking your trip.
• Motorists are not to drive without a valid driver’s licence.
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• Drivers should not take illegal substances when driving.
• Motorists and passengers must use safety belts.
• Observe the speed limit and reduce speed when it rains.
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GENERAL WELL-BEING
• Ensure windows and doors are closed and locked before going to bed or leaving home.
• Always charge your phone.
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• Completely put out braai fires.
• Avoid excessive drinking, quarrels, and drugs.
• Do not cross flooded rivers or roads.
• Be observant of your surroundings.
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• Do not be conned into making any financial transactions.
• In case of emergency, call 10111 or 011 375 5911
