MOTORING NEWS - Keep a safe following distance. It's not always possible, especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic, but maintain as safe a distance as possible from the car in front of you.
Drive according to the conditions of the road and remember you are not there to enforce the rules of the road, only to obey them. Also be aware that you may travel some stretches with a clear road ahead of you, but suddenly find heavy traffic further up. Always be alert to this, and make sure you leave enough room to slow down and stop if necessary.
Keep calm while driving. Driving on a highway can be stressful but it is vital that you remain as calm as possible during your journey. Remember that everyone makes mistakes (including you) and be courteous and considerate of other drivers.
Always wear your seatbelt. Just because highway traffic is slow it doesn't mean that you can unlock your seatbelt. Remain in your seatbelt throughout your journey, and remember that your passengers also need to be secured. It's the law that toddlers under three must be in a car seat.
Insure yourself and your car. Only around 35% of all cars in South Africa are insured. If you are in an incident there you have a 65% chance of having to foot the bill for any damages yourself. Investigate insurance options, and cover yourself and your vehicle.
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