Triple Threat: Types of Distracted Driving

EUGENE HERBERT Removing the threat of distracted driving involves understanding the complexities of this habit. It cannot be minimized to just answering a call while driving. Driving while distracted is much more complex which could be why it is proving to be such a challenge to change. Internationally, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. There…

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Essential Tips for Safe Easter Travels

Despite the varied state of COVID-19 protocols in various countries, including Nigeria, drivers can expect the roads to be quite busy in the coming days, as the Esther season knocks. As stressed by The Road Safety Partnership SA (RSP SA), drivers who will be traveling to holiday destinations during this time need to exert caution…

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How to Prevent Inattention Blindness on Wheels

EUGENE HERBERT Imagine you are driving through congested traffic navigating power outages, lawbreakers, and the general chaos associated with peak hour driving. Now imagine that almost half the drivers navigating these challenges with you are all driving blind. According to statistics, on average, 40% of drivers at a given time are on their phones. The…

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Key Safety Guides for Weekend Travelers

This time of year is traditionally one of the busiest on the road. In case you will be setting off to a holiday destination this weekend or in the coming weeks, the managing director of South Africa-based MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, shares his top five suggestions for staying safe on the roads: Avoid distracted driving: Pre-plan your…

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