3 Types of Eyesight Ailments That Affect Your Ability to Drive
There are endless medical problems that can affect your ability to drive safely – both temporary and permanent and in this article we focus on your vision.
There are endless medical problems that can affect your ability to drive safely – both temporary and permanent and in this article we focus on your vision.
It’s important not to be deceived into thinking that it’s safer to drive at night because there’s less traffic. As mentioned above, driving responsibly and looking after your eyes are key. So many drivers suffer from nyctalopia – night blindness – that it’s important to stay on the safe side.
Here are a couple of final things to keep in mind, just to round it off.
Volvo Cars engineers call it “the ultimate driving simulator”, but its not just an excuse for them to indulge their inner basement gamer.
Volvo Cars engineers call it “the ultimate driving simulator”, but its not just an excuse for them to indulge their inner basement gamer.
Instead, the Swedish automaker has developed a ground-breaking mixed-reality simulator which it uses to make new strides in safety and autonomous driving technology.
Using cutting-edge technology from the leading real-time 3D development platform Unity and Finnish virtual and mixed reality experts Varjo, the simulator involves driving a real car on real roads.
It combines life-like, high definition 3D graphics, an augmented reality headset, and a full-body Teslasuit that provides haptic feedback from a virtual world, while also monitoring bodily reactions.
This combination of software and hardware allows Volvo Cars engineers to endlessly simulate traffic scenarios on a real test track road while using a real car, all in total safety.
Engineers can gain important insights on the interaction between people and the car for development of new safety, driver assistance and autonomous driving features.
Here’s what you need to know about the latest threat to road users.
Various reports have emerged recently where criminals throw spikes across the road to immobilise and rob motorists. This new tactic seems to be most prevalent on the N4 highway towards Eastern Pretoria, making it the latest threat to the lives and property of road users.
The nature of the crime, makes it difficult to completely safeguard oneself from the criminals however, there are a few tips that can assist motorists.
If you are driving on any highway at night:
Source: MasterDrive
Some drivers seem to adopt a ‘Tata ma chance” attitude when it comes to general road safety, including overtaking trucks which usually does not end well for those who miscalculate their ability to do so safely.
With the ever-increasing number of trucks on our roads, there is a growing need for motorists to remember the basics of driving safely around these long-wheelers.
Done incorrectly, overtaking a long truck can be dangerous because, at times, the rear trailer can obstruct a driver’s view of the road ahead. Also, even when fully loaded and weighing anything from 10 to 60 tons, long trucks tend to swerve from side to side within their lane or cross over into another lane; making overtaking unnerving and dangerous.
This video – courtesy of Arrive Alive – offers a safe demonstration that may help remind us how we can all safely share the road with trucks.
With the end of 2020 comes a well-earned break after a long and extremely difficult year. In the first installment of our 3-part holiday driving series, we focus on the importance of driver attitude.
With the end of the year comes a well-earned break after a long and extremely difficult year. Typically, there’s a lot of traveling during this period. In keeping with Continental’s Vision Zero strategy that aims to reduce and eventually eliminate road traffic collisions, injuries and fatalities, we encourage all motorists and their families to play an active role in road safety this Festive Season.
One of the most importance elements of road safety is the driver and his or her attitude when behind the wheel. Follow these basics of safe holiday driving:
Because steering looks so simple many drivers become blasé about it’s importance, yet many fatal head-on collisions can be attributed to the driver’s inability to steer safely. Vuyi Mpofu shares a few tips on how to stay safe behind the wheel.
Steering a vehicle quite literally lies in the hands of the driver. The position of your hands on the steering wheel is of the utmost importance for safe driving and is especially critical when the driver has to respond to an emergency situation. You just never know when an emergency may arise and if your hands are not properly positioned on the wheel it could spell disaster.
For example, say you are driving down the road and a child runs out in front of you. Your immediate reaction would most likely be to swerve in order to avoid hitting the child. Now, should you be ‘steering; the wheel with your knees or casually have just one hand lightly holding the wheel, it will be impossible for you to execute a safe and timeous avoidance manourver because by the time your mind registers the danger and you place both hands onto the wheel, you could already have run over the child or swerved so harshly that you lose control of the car.
In South Africa where 30-40% of road fatalities are pedestrian deaths, it is vital to be drive with a sense of preparedeness at all times. Accidents can happen in milliseconds and it is your duty as a responsible motorist to be prepared for any eventuality.
Here are a few more tips to help keep you steer safely:
If you suspect that your vehicle is not steering 100% the manner it should, consult an expert as soon as possible.
Driving safely in wet weather requires an adjustment in your driving style. Here are our top-ten tips for minimising the risk of having an accident.
There are 2 types of circular intersections in South Africa: traffic circles and mini-circles. This article only refers to traffic circles.
Traffic circles are sometimes referred to as roundabouts and are designed to allow traffic to flow easily and quickly. That being said there is a lot of confusion about how to navigate safely around them, but once you know and understand the rules that govern traffic circles, you’ll breeze happily through them.