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PREPARING FOR FAMILY TRAVEL DURING THE Christmas HOLIDAY SEASON: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE As families gear up for holiday road trips this year, drivers must stay vigilant and prepared for potential risks. Numerous factors contribute to the surge in crashes and fatalities, even with a reduction in total km driven. Speeding, road rage, and drowsy and distracted driving are just …

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A REMINDER TO GET YOUR CAR READY FOR THE ROAD BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS. November is the ideal month to prepare yourself and your vehicle for any end-of-year trip you may be planning. The Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance (DZRA) advises that ensuring the vehicle is serviced, that the tyres are in good condition, and that …

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Quick check, have you told a friend or family member to sign up for the DRIVE ZIMBABWE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE membership? We go beyond roadside assistance just for you. Get your hands on a DZRA 1-year membership now. Call us or  WhatsApp at 0780 579 261/0718 084 297 / 0736 523 424 Office+2638677160725 Email:info@drivezim.co.zw You probably didn’t have it …

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How to overcome the fear of car breakdowns. Freedom, control, and convenience – these are just a few of the positive aspects of car ownership. But personal transport has its downsides: the cost, finding parking spaces – and worst of all, perhaps, the fear of breaking down. Indeed, the very machine that offers so much …

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DRIVING WITH EMOTIONS: NAVIGATING THE ROADWAY OF FEELINGS Do you ever pause to consider the impact of your emotions before you start driving? We might occasionally overlook that driving involves more than just technical skills. Our emotional state is crucial in our performance, reactions, and engagement with other road users. Whether it’s a rush of …

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A drive shaft boot rubber, also known as a CV joint boot or constant velocity joint boot, is a protective cover made of rubber or synthetic material that surrounds the CV joint on a vehicle’s drive shaft. It is designed to keep the joint lubricated while preventing dirt, debris, and moisture from entering and causing …

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ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR SAFE SUMMER DRIVING. According to the Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance, summer and fall are the most dangerous times of the year for drivers. Rain weather is a common cold-weather threat to driver safety, but summer brings with it its own set of dangers. For drivers, the added traffic of summer vacationers is …

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Parents and teachers spend a lot of time reminding students to practice safety when walking or riding their bikes to school. However, students aren’t the only ones who need to brush up on their safety skills as a new school second term begins. Drivers must reacquaint themselves with safe driving practices, too. While some of …

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY GUIDE: HAZARDS EVERY DRIVER MUST BE AWARE OF… Read More »

Your car’s engine needs sufficient oil to work properly. Without it, components could seize up, resulting in a large repair bill – or even having to write off your vehicle. What does engine oil do? The dangers of a car oil leak. Oil leaks should be addressed as soon as possible. Leaking oil can catch …

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It’s cold, you’ve had a battle to get the kids in the car, and now you’re going to be late for the family lunch. You turn onto the road only to get stuck behind a slow driver in the fast lane. You want them to move over or speed up, so you drive a little …

WHY DO PEOPLE TAILGATE? AN EXPERT EXPLAINS WHAT’S BEHIND THIS COMMON (AND ANNOYING) DRIVING HABIT Read More »