As many families head off to their various destinations over the school holidays and Easter Weekend, italArrive Alive/ital has issued a few road safety tips before you hit the roads.
1 Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s license with you.
2 Plan the route to your holiday destination and give yourself enough time to reach the destination.
As many families head off to their various destinations over the school holidays and Easter Weekend, italArrive Alive/ital has issued a few road safety tips before you hit the roads.
1 Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s license with you.
2 Plan the route to your holiday destination and give yourself enough time to reach the destination.
3 Make sure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before departure. All lights and indicators, windscreen wipers, brakes, steering, exhaust system and tyres should be carefully examined for faults.
4 Do not overload.
5 Try to avoid driving after dark if possible.
6 Have a good rest before you embark on your journey and have an energy drink by your side.
7 Take safety breaks/rest stops every 2 hours or 200km
8 Do not drink and drive!!!
9 Try to recognize potentially dangerous drivers and pedestrians alongside the road and keep well clear of them.
10 Be visible – drive with your lights on!!!
11 Headlights should be dipped well before an approaching vehicle is within range of the main beam.
12 Always wear your seat belt and check to see that everyone in the car is wearing theirs.
13 Drive defensively with a focus on safety for all road users.
14 Stay within the speed limit at all times.
15 Only overtake when it is absolutely safe to do so.
16 Avoid distractions while driving – remain focused and alert at all times!
17 Maintain at least a 2 second following distance – this distance should be increased at night, in foggy or rainy conditions and when the road is wet.
18 Expect others not to be as obedient to the law as yourself.
19 Be courteous towards fellow road users – keep your temper and resist the temptation to retaliate.
20 Be alert to changing road and weather conditions.
