RECENT: Defensive Driving Articles
Recent articles about Defensive Driving /Driving in Africa posted here.
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Seat Belts and Crash Helmets
At the end of last year, I had the privilege to give a talk on defensive driving, to an event organised by the Uganda Red Cross. The event was to, one promote the use of seat belts and crash helmets and, two to give an award to the best driver of the year...
Driving in Turkey (or Developing Countries)
The Regional Security Office has analysed American employee accidents that have occurred during the past several years in order to identify "lessons learned" that can be utilized to increase driver safety and perhaps even save lives or at least prevent injuries...
When The Chicken's Dead
Who's responsible when livestock becomes road kill? It was reported in the press recently that President Museveni forked out 150,000/= ($100 US) for a chicken that was run over by his vehicle...
The Daily Morning Vehicle Check
Here are a few points of what to check, what to look for and why it needs checking. Also, when checking levels make sure the vehicle is on flat, level ground...
Your Vehicle Bubble
You are driving in a queue of traffic travelling at about 10 kph. All of a sudden, a vehicle hits you from behind. Legally, whose fault is it? The person who's behind you all say. You would be right. BUT...
A Driver's Responsibility: 8 Main Points For National Drivers
As a driver you are responsible, above all, for the security of the passengers, the cargo and the condition of the vehicle you are driving; make sure you take all safety steps to ensure this...
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