Electronically Challenged
During my apprentice days, I came across the KISS principle. You found out what this meant as soon as you tried to offer up a complicated solution to a problem and met with the answer, "K(eep) I(t) S(imple) S(tupid)!" So, why can't some manufacturers of vehicles that send their products to this region still follow this principle...
Roll-overs on Unsealed Roads Revisited
A recent event has prompted me to revisit this subject. Fortunately, all involved were not seriously hurt but so easily could have been. Therefore, I believe it is important to address why this type of accident occurs frequently and to seemingly "experienced" national drivers, the "old Africa hands" and newcomers a like..
Blowing Smoke
With the number of vehicles hitting the road, ever on the increase, a concern over the level of pollution that some of these smoke billowing vehicles cause, is a major concern...
4wd Vehicle Inspections
I am often astounded at how few people, when they come on our training courses, know how to open their vehicle bonnet (hood), let alone carry out a basic /routine inspection...
Buying a Used Japanese 4wd
Buying a second hand vehicle can be a bit of a gamble at the best of times but throw in vagaries of this environment and you could have better luck taking the money to the Kampala Casino...
Preventing A Roll-Over
Having rolled a vehicle back in my early days working upcountry in Uganda, I learnt the hard way about the dangers of unsealed roads. Since then, I've treated this very dangerous road surface with the utmost respect...
Be Prepared For Driving in Uganda
Driving in Uganda has been described as a "series of near misses". Unfortunately, this trend has now altered and we are seeing more and more accidents/collisions happening. Why is this? Once this question has been answered then therein lies a solution...
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