Planning the Journey: Road Safety Tips 247

Transport World NG would like to share Road Safety Suggestions not only for the Festive Season and Easter – but for every day and all hours of the day!

• Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s licence with you.
• Plan the route to your holiday destination and give yourself enough time to reach the destination
• Use a GPS navigation tool or a road atlas to plan your trip in advance.
• For peace of mind, try to stick to major routes or toll roads – If you are going to travel on the back roads’identify the towns along the route and what the distance is between them.
• Do not get stranded without fuel – Always plan ahead where you will refuel.
• Plan rest stops along the way and if you are travelling with kids it is a great way to let them know when and where you will be stopping.
• Always ensure that a friend or family member, who is not travelling with you, is aware of the route that you are planning to travel. Ideally, you should also update them on your progress of the journey and let them know when you have reached your destination safely.
• Try to avoid driving after dark if possible.
• Expect others not to be as obedient to the law as yourself.