You certainly wouldn't catch me water-skiing Midmar Dam in the winter, nor surfing the waves at Durban beachfront without a wet suit and don't even mention tubing down the Umzimkulu River! No, I rather choose to warm my fingers wrapped around a hot cup of...
Our team had the fortunate opportunity to be hosted by the Commercial Manager of the N3TC, Mr Con Roux, on a N3 Route road trip. We got to wear PPE (personal protective equipment), explore the toll booths, view the Incident Management Centre, as well as...
Driving on long journeys is often more hazardous than negotiating busy city streets. With little to do, boredom sets in, which in turn leads to drowsiness. Symptoms to watch out for are: yawning, heavy eyelids, spasmodic jerks of the body and your vehicle wandering off...
Switch on your vehicle's headlights. Avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering movement. Sudden stops and turns may cause skidding. Allow extra distance for braking. Your car needs more distance to stop on wet roads. Increase your following distance. Allow at least 4 to 8...
1. Long distances Driving long distances is tedious for children, so a long drive should be planned to include rest stops, toys, games and refreshments. 2. Car sickness Babies and adults rarely suffer from travel sickness in motor cars, and the driver, who is fully occupied,...
In terms of Section 61 of the National Road Traffic Act (93 of 1996), a driver is obliged to do the following when involved in a vehicle accident: Immediately stop the vehicle Ascertain the nature and extent of any injury sustained If a person is...