A real-life road collision where a seatbelt saved her life…….This story was sent to us… and it left us deeply emotional. On February 13th, 2026, a mother was being driven home with her two young children. Just five minutes from safety. Just five minutes from home. An oncoming car approached with bright lights. They shifted […]
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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
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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
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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
Smokey exhausts are not just annoying. They are dangerous. Read More »
As the back-to-school season begins across Zimbabwe, many families are balancing school fees, uniforms, fuel, groceries, and daily transport costs. While budgets may be under pressure, road safety is never optional. Zimbabwean roads demand extra care. Changing weather, damaged surfaces, livestock, pedestrians, and unexpected breakdowns can turn an ordinary trip into a serious situation. Please
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A new year arrives without a sound, no fireworks where truth is found. Just quiet moments, soft and still, A chance to pause… to reset the wheel. We carry lessons, scars, and grace from every road we’ve had to face. Some journeys are clear, some are hard to see. Some taught us patience painfully. Not
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Over the years, a subtle shift has occurred on our roads. Not only in the number of vehicles we see or the technology we use, but in the mindset of the people behind the wheel. There was a time when road safety was a personal matter. When the Highway Code mattered. When courtesy was expected,
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December doesn’t magically create bad drivers. It creates overwhelmed people who carry their stress straight onto the road. Road behaviour is emotional behaviour, and December is the month when emotions run high and spill over the edges. It’s the pressure. The money worries. The crowded shops. The deadlines. The family demands. The dark mornings and
Car dents are more than just cosmetic. Many motorists in Zimbabwe view dents and scratches as minor inconveniences—something you can ignore until a “better time.” But the truth is, even a small dent can create hidden safety risks that grow worse over time. Modern vehicles are engineered with incredible precision, and any structural disturbance, no
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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
Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore / Brake Safety and Performance. Read More »
