Be safe during your festive journey

With all the festivities in the air, motorists people should remember the importance of a safe journey to their holiday destinations.
Families want to spend Christmas together and this may sometimes lead to drivers rushing at the last minute to reach their destinations in time. Arrive Alive refreshed the memories of drivers on their website with some handy tips on travelling during the ‘silly season.’

•Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s license 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 road’s 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 re-fuel.
•Plan rest stops along the way and if you are travelling with children 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.
•Expect others not to be as obedient to the law as yourself.

Vehicle ‘Fitness’
•Make sure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before departure.
•All lights and indicators, windscreen wipers, brakes, steering, exhaust system and tyers
should be carefully examined for faults.
•Take your vehicle for a full check before embarking on your holiday travels!
•Do not overload your vehicle.

Avoiding Criminals on the road:
•Remain alert to any areas that might present a threat of criminal activity such as hijackings and smash-and-grab.
•Always place your valuables in the boot of your car and never leave items such as cell phones and wallets in open sight, unattended, or on the seat of a car.