Author name: Phineas Sixpence

On long journeys, it’s common to see front-seat passengers resting their feet on the dashboard.It looks relaxed.It feels comfortable. But it is one of the most dangerous positions anyone can sit in inside a moving vehicle. In a collision, airbags deploy from the dashboard at extremely high speed. This force is designed to protect a

There was a time when being on the road meant more than simply getting from Point A to Point B. It meant responsibility. Courtesy. An unspoken agreement that every life on the road mattered. Today, something has changed. Not just the condition of our roads, but the culture on them. We are witnessing a steady

Earlier today, I found myself driving behind a vehicle that was releasing thick black smoke so dense that I had to fall far back just to see the road ahead. This wasn’t a brief puff.It was constant.Visibility disappeared.The air became foul.And every driver behind was forced to react. This is not just unpleasant. It is

If you’re burying your head in the sand about strange noises coming from your brakes, it’s time to face reality. Your brakes are on the verge of failure or are already failing. Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance warns that ignoring a small braking issue is not only dangerous but also more expensive to fix the longer

When the weather turns rough, safety should always come first. No journey is worth risking your life — or the lives of others. If conditions are too dangerous, delay your trip until it’s safer to travel. By planning, maintaining your vehicle, and adjusting your driving techniques to suit the weather, you can greatly reduce your

Amid Mercury Retrograde, we’ve teamed up with astrology extraordinaire Francesca Oddie to explore how different star signs behave on the road — and how their personalities influence how they handle vehicle challenges. From changing a tyre to dealing with a breakdown, these insights reveal what the stars might say about you as a driver. Have

How to Check Your Tyres After a Summer of Driving. After a season of long road trips, hot weather, and busy highways, your tyres have probably worked harder than usual. Summer heat and rough roads can cause subtle wear and tear that’s easy to overlook — but giving your tyres a quick check now can