How to stay safe on the roads this Easter.

Don’t drink and drive : Drinking and using the road is one of the biggest contributors to accidents on our roads, both by drivers as well as pedestrians and should be avoided at all cost. As a driver you are not only endangering your own life, but you are also endangering the lives of your passengers and other road users. Drivers causing and accident while under the influence will most certainly face the full might of the law which could result in serious criminal charges. Driving with a hangover is also not a good idea, as this will affect your alertness and cognitive ability as a driver, so be sure to fully recover from festivities before hitting the road. 

Avoid driving at night : Driving at night is popular over long weekends as South Africans try to get to their holiday destination after work, but it is during this time that the biggest proportion of accidents take place. Driving at night is an extremely hazardous practice as our roads are littered with a wide variety of hazards, including unroadworthy vehicles, pedestrians and animals. If you do need to drive at night, it is important to remember that your visibility and what you can see at night is greatly reduced and you should adapt your speed and driving style to accommodate for this.