With all our long weekends in April , one of the most important and yet most often overlooked dangers we as road users acknowledge, is road safety.
Which sounds like basic common sense. But when last did you check your tyres? Not just the pressure in them, but your spare’s pressure? What about your wheel alignment? Your tread? Yes, tyres are expensive. Very much so. But what is the alternative to maintenance and replacing? Blowouts? Endangering our families lives?
And while on the subject. How many people have seen the ‘Arrive Alive’ campaigns on our TVs? Do you flip the channel or do you watch and observe what they are telling you? Next time they are on, watch them. Listen. And learn. When you drive, keep your lights on. The visibility it adds to your presence on the road is priceless.
If you are the driver, make sure to rest and stop often to stretch. Stay hydrated and nourished. If you are the co-pilot, make sure you chat to your driver. Keep them awake and alert, and ensure that they are well looked after as they are totally in charge of your life at that moment and any other passengers.
And lastly, watch out for other drivers on the roads. You may be perfectly capable, and totally aware, but are your fellow South Africans on the same path as you? Give way. Keep a safe travelling distance. Do not allow road rage to have a seat in your car.
Arrive alive.
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