NEIL WORTH Recent research from the United States shows that between 15 and 33 per cent of fatal crashes involve tired drivers, and that a worrying four per cent of Americans admit to having fallen asleep while driving within the previous month. Additionally, new figures from Ireland suggest that tiredness is a factor in up to 20 per cent of ...

NEIL WORTH(GEM road safety officer) Every child needs to learn how to use the roads safely, whether walking or cycling, and later when driving. But road accidents remain a leading cause of accidental death for children, and we know they can cause life-changing injuries. Figures show that pedestrian casualties in the United Kingdom peak at the age of 11 to ...

From hitching-up and hitting the highways of the UK and Europe to parking at the campsite, Daniel Rogers, towing expert at Land Rover, shares invaluable advice for drivers building confidence when towing. TOP TIP 1: Preparation and Packing Even ahead of setting off, you can pack your belongings to reduce the risk of your trailer or caravan weaving, yawing and ...

EUGENE HERBERT Depending on the severity of a dust storm, an entire stretch of road can have severely reduced visibility and often bumper bashings and even more serious crashes result. This is what the managing director of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert says about coping with this weather condition: Handle a dust storm in the same way that you would deal with ...

If you are expecting snowfall or if you are planning to take a drive to catch a glimpse of the snow, here are some tips to keep in mind, courtesy of the MD of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert: Defensive driving is what will help you avoid landing in a dangerous position. Check that your tyres are properly inflated. Ensure your anti-freeze ...

For a first time car buyer, who is interested in starting with a Sports Utility Vehicle, Hyundai ix35, a mid-size Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), might not a bad idea, depending on what are your priorities in a car. If you are lucky to source one sold by its first buyer, you have struck a good deal. Reason: It comes with ...

Question I’m considering buying a used car (Hyundai ix35). But before buying used car I want to check it, and need some advice. Docs and car condition can be described over the phone, but what are the most important things I need to know? How to check if this car is stolen? I’m new to car buying this is first car ...

QUESTION Dear Editor, My car is Honda Accord.  The car’s alarm constitutes a nuisance around my place of work. Even if simple wind blows on the car, it goes off. It is so loud, and it disturbs neighbours. I don’t think I really need it for now, as I live in a well secured environment. Please take me through procedure ...

Question Dear Editor, I own a 2012 Toyota Landcruiser Prado Jeep. It is taken to car wash once in a while, but on every environmental day,  it is washed at home. My concern is that its colour does not seem to be looking as bright as it was when I bought it brand new. I am sure you people know ...

Have you ever experienced pressing your brake pedal at a crucial driving moment and it simply went down, touching the vehicle floor? It’s better discussed in writing than experiencing it, believe me. Welcome to another exciting and eye-opening edition of Auto Clinic, served you weekly from Motoring World house, Africa’s total motoring publication.  In connection to the alarming opening, I ...