It’s the responsibility of every road user to observe and ensure traffic safety. Here are some tips on what you can do to ensure safe motoring. Safety Checks On Your Vehicle Your vehicle must be in tip-top condition before driving off. While checking your vehicle, think POWER: Power Oil Water (screen wash, coolant) Electrics (lights) Rubber […]

Do not know what to do when you meet with an accident? Here are some tips for handling roadside emergencies. Keep calm. A calm head will help you assess the situation. Give aid. If someone is hurt, render help immediately, but only if you do not place yourself or others in danger. Call the police, […]

Overtaking is one of the most risky manoeuvres on our roads. It demands a clear knowledge of what is ahead as well as behind your vehicle. The secret to safe overtaking is to anticipate what could possibly happen during the overtaking process. Minimising oneself from danger is one of the first rules of overtaking. The […]

Kill Speed before it kills you…or someone else The faster one drives, the lesser time one has to react to potential danger. This also means a longer distance is required before one’s vehicle can come to a complete stop. A vehicle travelling at 80km/h needs 76m of stopping distance. At 100km/h, it needs 112m. The injury […]

Concentration, quick reactions and sharp observation: a driver needs all these when on the road. “Medication can considerably impair” one’s ability to drive safely warns OAMTC traffic doctor, Dr Raimund Saam. The consequences can be serious. According to international studies, 10 to 20 percent of all road accidents where there is injury to persons involve […]

“You’re speeding home from work so you won’t be late for your daughter’s birthday celebration. You reach for your mobile phone to sms your wife to inform that you are running a bit late. You forget to signal while you are in a hurry to switch lanes to avoid the traffic hold up ahead of […]

Tyres are the only point of contact between your car and the road. They, therefore, warrant substantial attention and care. Tyres that are in good condition ensure good acceleration, steering, cornering and braking. While most motorists check regularly on the oil and water levels, they generally neglect the conditions of their tyres. It is essential […]

The main purpose of a car battery is to start the engine. An average car uses more than three hundred amperes for a few seconds in order to start a car engine. This is enough electricity to light up over three hundred fluorescent light bulbs. It also provides power for the lighting, audio system and […]