Driving tips

Even if you have been awarded the worlds’ best driver this doesn’t always leave you scot free out on the road. Those rare few drivers who obey the speed limit, are careful with their manoeuvres and are wholesomely considerate to fellow road users can even end up in a ditch or with a smashed bumper due to other drivers. Unfortunately not everyone on the road is nice as pie and this is why you may need to be prepared for other road users to act like lunatics. Being prepared for unpredictable behaviour every second of the way can help you to stay ready for swift action without succumbing to panic.

There are a multitude of problems other drivers can cause, from swerving into lanes to failing to signal for a turn, being distracted by sending a text message to trying to cut you off. Unfortunately the world is teeming with dangerous drivers or even those who lose concentration behind the wheel and it certainly works in your favour if you are already prepared for the encounter. Read More

Combating driver fatigue is a major problem on the road with 37 percent of drivers having nodded off or fallen asleep at the wheel at least once since they’ve had their license (Source: The National Safety Council).

Driver fatigue doesn’t just affect long-distance journeys – fatal consequences can occur if you jump behind the wheel on a short-distance trip if you are over-tired.

Fatigue isn’t caused just from lack of sleep though.  Dull landscapes, comfort of your car, and even the droning noise from car engines and tires can influence driver alertness. Read More

There are two kinds of drivers in this world – aggressive drivers and defensive drivers; the question is which one do you want to be? Aggressive drivers are a menace to society to put it simply. These are the drivers who tear up and down suburban roads, switch lanes without warning, tailgate other cars and don’t think twice about flipping off other drivers who ‘ get in their way’. These are also the drivers who can be behind nasty road accidents and make driving an unpleasant and risky business for all involved. Read More

Seat belts are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury on the roads (Source: National Safety Council).

Statistics reveal that 87 per cent of people wear seat belts however more than half of all crash fatalities were people who weren’t wearing seat belts. Incidentally, seat belt use is higher in U.S States that enforce mandatory seat belt laws (Source: NHTSA].

Research has found that seat belts can reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passengers by 45 percent and the risk of moderate-to-critical injury by 50 percent (Source: NHTSA).

Choosing to wear your seat belt is a crucial decision that may save you from serious injury, or potentially save your life. Read More

Nothing can beat the freedom of hitting the open road, feeling the breeze tousle your hair and exploring the world with a road trip. Whether you are heading across the country to see family, spend time with friends or just because you feel in the need for a little adventure, the open road can evoke the senses, can bring surprises around every corner and can show you a million and one things worth seeing. Yet road trips come with long hours of endless driving and this is why it’s imperative to practise safe driving and to always be prepared. Take a look at these incredibly simple and effective tips to help you out on the long and winding road. Read More