Earlier this year, we shared a discussion about a near-horror incident at an intersection—and how it could have been avoided. The very next day, vigilance once again proved to be a lifesaver when a glance to the right revealed a truck that ran through the intersection just three seconds after our traffic light turned green. […]
If you’re one of the many parents ferrying children to school each morning, you’ll know your car is more than just transport. It’s a mobile breakfast bar, cloakroom, waiting room, and sometimes the only place you can catch your breath. As the school run kicks back into gear, here are a few practical — and
New term, new timetable — same old school-run chaos. Read More »
Sometimes it doesn’t matter how safely you drive — another driver’s mistake can put you at risk. The best mindset is: “Assume everyone else on the road isn’t as careful as you.” That means being prepared for sudden stops, lane changes, tailgating, swerving, or unsignaled turns. Defensive driving is about being aware, patient, and prepared.
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Criminals thrive on distraction. When you’re not paying attention, you become an easier target for opportunistic thieves. To help you stay safe, our security experts have put together essential tips for shopping malls and the journey home—especially important in light of recent incidents. Crime on the Rise Media reports indicate a definite increase in robberies,
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· Hot weather can put additional strain on the car and driver · Cars are 50% more likely to overheat in hot weather1 · Hot road surfaces can increase the risk of tyre blowouts and punctures1 · Simple pre-journey checks help prevent battery, engine and tyre failures · Build in time for proper breaks on
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There are many aftermarket additives on the market, which you can dose into your fuel tank or oil sump. Many of them make big claims. These vary from reducing fuel consumption and engine wear to solving problems without extensive dismantling. Some are valid; others are less so. Do you think I should use an additive? Check
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We were recently invited by our motoring partner to attend a day of Defensive Driving at their offices. As we drove into town, the driver instructor asked us to do a “running commentary” on seeing and identifying all the hazards on the road. I wrote down several points while I was driving, and I must admit
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Hi All It’s a strange phenomenon whereby, no matter how fit you are from training for one sport, when you start playing a different activity, there will be unused muscles or ligaments that are in a relative state of atrophy. All that triathlon training, and I “Hobble” home from bowls with very stiff quads and
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Road Safety Authorities and non-government organisations place much focus on road safety and the younger generation, but often neglect the older road users. The group of elderly road users is getting increasingly larger, and our road safety strategies should pay more attention to the possibilities and limitations of this group of road users. In the
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Acupuncture: The thought of subjecting any part of my body to Acupuncture has, to my Western Mind, always given rise to thoughts of fear – “No Way Jose”. Playing golf with different schools over the past 60ish years, however, I have met some very interesting people. One such person, that was in my fourball recently,
