The second semester has officially drawn to a close. Many people will be making their way to various destinations across the country.
Arrive Alive has useful tips designed to ensure your safety on the road these holidays:
Keep these safety precautions in mind:
• Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s licence with you.
• Do not get stranded without fuel – Always plan ahead where you are going to re-fuel.
• Always ensure that a friend or family member who is not travelling with you, is aware of your planned route.
• Take safety breaks every two hours or every 200 km.
• Do not drink and drive – if you intend to consume alcohol, make alternative arrangements so that you will not be behind the wheel.
• Remain alert at all times and avoid driver distractions such as cellular conversations, texting, etc.
• South African law requires that each passenger transported in a motor vehicle should make use of a seatbelt and strap themselves in.
• Stay within the speed limit at all times.
• Be especially alert when approaching traffic lights, intersections, and level crossings.
Stay safe on the roads and look forward to the beginning of the
second semester on 23 July 2018.