Driving Tips - Drive Zimbabwe

Most of us adjust our seats before driving. But how often do you check your headrest? That small cushion behind your head is there for more than comfort. In a rear-end collision, a properly positioned head restraint can help reduce the risk of serious neck injury. Before your next journey, take a few seconds to […]

SUMMER ROADS CAN CHANGE IN SECONDS. One minute the road is dry and bright. The next, you’re driving through a heavy summer shower. And that’s when good drivers slow down and adapt. When the rain comes: Reduce your speed, increase your following distance and give yourself more time to stop. Wet roads can dramatically increase […]

Not every vehicle problem comes with a flashing warning light, smoke pouring from the bonnet, or a loud mechanical noise. Sometimes, your car tells you something is wrong in much quieter ways. A slight change in the way it drives. A different sound. A little hesitation when starting. Small things that are easy to dismiss […]

Road Safety Advice for Our Elderly Road UsersOur elderly road users deserve our care, patience and respect. As we grow older, changes in mobility, vision, reaction time and judgement can affect how we interact with traffic. At the same time, today’s roads are becoming increasingly busy and complex. Let us all play our part in […]

Hi All A good friend of mine, Dave, once told me that in ideal road conditions one should never have a car accident – as long as you stick within the speed limit, don’t drink and drive, and are wide awake. Well Dave, it’s not so simple in our current traffic circles!  The first thing that comes to […]

As temperatures drop across Zimbabwe, most of us remember to pull out our warm jackets, blankets, and heaters. Yet one of our most important daily companions is often overlooked: our vehicle. Whether you’re a private motorist, family driver, fleet manager, business owner, or professional driver, winter can place extra strain on your vehicle. A weak […]

Stress-Related Driving Habits That Could Be Affecting Your Health As we approach the long weekend, let’s remember: road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Every decision behind the wheel has consequences. With vigilance, mutual respect, and responsible vehicle maintenance, we can prevent tragedies and ensure safer journeys for all. Let’s commit to making every journey one that brings us […]

Drive Zimbabwe Senior Plus, because independence should never retire. There is a special kind of strength carried by those who have walked life’s longer roads, our senior citizens, widows, and single mothers who have held families together, made sacrifices, and kept moving forward no matter the odds. For many, driving is not just about getting from […]

In those first few moments after a collision, everything can feel overwhelming. Your heart is racing. Your thoughts are scattered.  But what you do next matters for your safety, for others, and for what follows. 1. Stop. Always. No matter how small it seems, stopping is not a choice; it’s your responsibility. 2. Make the scene safe. Take a breath, […]

In those first few moments after a collision, everything can feel overwhelming. Your heart is racing. Your thoughts are scattered. But what you do next matters for your safety, for others, and for what follows. 1. Stop. Always.No matter how small it seems, stopping is not a choice; it’s your responsibility. 2. Make the scene […]

This one is for every woman who gets behind the wheel each day. You get into your car, adjust your seat, adjust your mirrors, and buckle up. Everything feels right. And then this.A simple hair clip, sitting exactly where your head is supposed to rest. It feels like nothing. But in the moment it matters […]

Drivers have not suddenly forgotten how to drive. What has changed… is patience. What we are witnessing on our roads today is not a lack of skill it is a shift in attitude. Aggression is rising because entitlement is rising. Too many drivers now believe their time matters more than everyone else’s safety. It starts […]

Driving Habits That Could Be Wearing You Down  Without You Even NoticingEvery day, we get into our cars without thinking twice. A quick trip to the shops. The daily commute. Long drives chasing opportunities, providing for family, or simply getting through the day. Driving feels normal. Routine. But here’s something most people never stop to […]

This is a story about four drivers: Everybody. Somebody. Anybody. Nobody. There was a hazard on the road. Everybody saw it. Somebody should have acted. Anybody could have stepped in. But Nobody did. And that’s how danger grows… quietly, unnoticed, until it’s too late. Now look at our roads today: 🚫 The driver who notices […]

One word I feel very strongly about in road safety discussions is “accident.” It’s used constantly. But here’s the problem: it suggests something random, something unavoidable, something no one could have prevented. The truth? Most serious incidents on our roads are not accidents. They are collision-avoidable events caused by human decisions: – Speed – Distraction […]

Sometimes when your car refuses to start, the problem seems obvious. But in many cases, it’s not so simple. If you turn the key and hear a clicking sound, or notice flickering lights, your first thought might be that the battery is dead. But it could also be the alternator. The confusion happens because these […]

Not based on age.Not based on experience.Not based on confidence. Driving is based on mindset. Every road has three types of drivers. 1. The Reactive DriverThis driver waits for something to happen  and then responds.They brake when others brake.They swerve when something appears.They think in the moment, not ahead of it. Their driving is last-minute, […]

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 […]