Top 10 Tips for Driving

First thing you do when you get into a car, is to put the seat belt on! You will be so amazed how a car seat belt could save your life.

Avoid driving at night. If you like to travel at night, this is the time when hijacking, drinking and driving and tired drivers head home. And we are all sure you don't want to be part of this, keep yourself safe and cover what you can during the day.

Get Petrol when its cool (late night). Filling during cooler times of the day or in the evening can prevent gas fumes from heating up. And such an act will help your car to take at least a few more years to come.

Always leave plenty space for instant braking and stopping. It takes more time to stop when roads are slippery, to keep yourself safe on the roads always keep enough following distances.

Don't Use your cell phone while driving. People who talk on cell phones while driving are much more likely to experience accidents because of distraction from the road. Technology is so advance these days that you can use, a hands free kit or Bluetooth. But it is more advisable to pull off the road.

Have your drivers licence with you at all times. This is very important when driving on South Africa's roads and can cost you a big traffic fine if stopped by a traffic officer.

Always observe and obey all robots and other road traffic signs. This can help you avoid accidents and also save you money on traffic fines. For instance ...Jumping a red robot can cost you thousands if caught by a traffic camera or officer.

Remember that the speed limit is 120 kilometres per hour on National Roads and that it is important to drive on the left and always pass on the right hand side of the road.

Never drink and drive or go onto long trips if your are fatigue. Driving when you are under the influence of alcohol or very tired, is risking not only your own live but also the lives of your passengers.

Watch out for strangers approaching you at traffic lights or intersections. This is to avoid smash-and-grab incidents which has become a big problem lately.