Everything you need to know about Staying Safe on the Road

The only way to ensure that the roads are safe and sound for all drivers is to try your best to be a part of the solution and not cause more problems. Because of this it is important to make sure you have done all your checks and planned out everything in advance this includes making sure your car is roadworthy, creating a road trip checklist, knowing all the vital emergency numbers and so much more…

Here is everything you need to know to make sure we all arrive safe and sound!

Making sure your car is roadworthy

Keeping yourself safe as well as your passengers is an important part of driving, but as a vehicle owner you need to fix or replace all of the following before you head out on the road:

> Worn tyres
> Cracked or damaged mirrors
> Perished windshield wipers
> Frayed or torn seatbelts
> Faulty exhaust system
> Faulty brakes
> Poor wheel alignment
> Defective headlights or indicator lights

Road trip checklist

Before you start your trip, always have a list prepared to make sure you have packed all of the following:

> A recent, up-to-date map
> Snacks
> Water
> Toilet paper
> Sunscreen
> Blankets
> Fully stocked first aid kit
> Vehicle phone charger
> Torch (Get a reliable, affordable torch from Klarus)
> Spare tyre
> Jumper cables (The ROMOSS Jump Starter Power Bank is a must have for your car!)
> Tow rope
> Equipment to change a tyre
> Warning triangle

Emergency numbers

Save all emergency numbers on your cell phone as well as write them down and keep them in your vehicle:

> Nationwide Emergency Response - 10111 (from any cell phone: 112)
>Ambulance - 10177
> Fire brigade - 10177
> Netcare911 - 082911
> ER24 - 084124
> Arrive Alive Call Centre - 0861 400 800

General road trip driving tips

> Map out your route in advance so you know where you are headed
> Charge your phone fully before you leave and keep a phone charger in your car
> Keep a watchful eye on how much petrol you have
> Stay focused and be aware of what is happening on the road
> NEVER pick up hitchhikers, no matter how friendly they may seem
> Avoid driving at night
> If you have to drive on backroads, be careful of potholes
> Share the driving responsibility with the other people travelling with you
> Always keep the correct distance between you and the driver in front of you
> If you start to feel tired, pull over somewhere safe, take a break and stretch your legs

We encourage all drivers to stay safe on the road! 

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