6 Top Tips to Keep your Passengers Safe on the Road

As the driver of the vehicle, it is up to you to drive safely for yourself as well as for the people who are in the vehicle with you.

Here are the 6 most important tips to ensure that everyone in the car has a safe trip on the road…

1. SPEED

It is vital that you always stick to the speed limit – they are there to protect you! If you drive at a high speed, there is a higher chance of you getting into a car accident. Take a look at these extra tips you should know about speed…

> Always keep an eye on what speed you are travelling at
> Look at the road signs and know what the correct limit is
> When you are driving in residential areas, always drive slower
> Remember that speed limits are there to inform you of your maximum travelling speed – it should not be your target speed!

2. SEATBELTS

Putting on your seatbelt should be something you do EVERYTIME you get into a vehicle. Seatbelts are there to keep you and your passengers safe and secure and ensure that no one gets thrown through the windscreen if an accident had to occur.

3. DRUNK DRIVING

NEVER drink and drive! No matter how sober you think you are, drinking impairs your judgement and slows down your reaction time significantly.

4. DISTRACTIONS

These are the top three distractions you should always avoid when you are driving…

> Using your cellphone in ANY way is a huge distraction when you are driving. It is best to put your phone on silent and put it away so you can put all your concentration on the road.

> Make sure your children as well as your pets are strapped in safely at all times so they cannot distract you while you are on the road.

> Choose a radio station or certain song before you start driving so you don’t have to keep looking at the dials while you are trying to drive – always be aware that music that is extra loud can mask other important sounds.

5. TAILGATING

Being patient can really go a long way! Always drive at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear end accidents.

6. BE PREPARED

Before you set out on the road you need to make sure the vehicle you are driving is in a decent condition. Check your lights, tire pressure, brakes and fluids on a regular basis and keep an emergency kit in your car at all times.

Are you keeping yourself and your passengers safe when you drive?

If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, make sure to press the SOS button on the PatrolMan app to summon help to your location immediately!