| Thinking of heading out on a road trip? Whether you're | | | | 4. If you do have to pull over your vehicle while driving, |
| visiting a remote location in South Africa for the very | | | | make sure you manage to find ample space to pull off |
| first time or using your vehicle for a business trip, it's | | | | the road. |
| wise to consider the following driving tips. After all, | | | | 5. If possible, share driving responsibilities with someone |
| they'll not only protect your car, they could also save | | | | else, which will enable you to take a short nap. |
| your life. | | | | 6. If you're driving alone, keep your window slightly |
| 1. Before heading out on a long trip, take your car for a | | | | open and turn on the radio or put on some music. |
| service and check your vehicle thoroughly. Your tires | | | | 7. Plan your route before you depart, but bring along a |
| should be properly inflated, your petrol tank should be | | | | map just in case. This will save you endless amounts |
| full and your vehicle's fluids should all be at their correct | | | | of time and frustrations. |
| levels. | | | | 8. If you're driving a rental vehicle, familiarise yourself |
| 2. Make sure that you manage to get more than | | | | with the car and all its features and mechanics. |
| enough sleep. Eat something healthy before you leave, | | | | 9. Make sure you're familiar with the local vehicle traffic |
| and ensure that your caffeine consumption is low - | | | | laws, which vary from country to country. Travel to a |
| though caffeine may initially make you feel more alert, | | | | location such as South Africa and you'll drive on the |
| the effects ware off and leave you feeling short of | | | | left hand side of the road; visit the USA and you'll find |
| energy. | | | | yourself driving on the right hand side. |
| 3. Pull over and take a break every 2 hours, even if | | | | 10. This last tip should go without saying, but as the |
| you don't feel sleepy. Get some fresh air, a healthy | | | | driver of the vehicle, it is your responsibility to ensure |
| snack and stretch your legs. | | | | that every passenger in your car is buckled up safely. |