Category: Motoring

With the dry winter months upon us, veld and forest fires are again a reality.  Left unchecked, fires can cause widespread destruction to property. The risks include not only the fire itself but also the road safety risks of poor visibility caused by smoke and the health risks of smoke inhalation.  Safe Driving Recommendations • When planning…

Here’s how to deal with the after-effects and sore muscles.Suddenly, the sound of screeching tires, breaking glass and metal crunching fills your ears. You feel yourself slammed into the side of your car as you hit the brake. You have just been in a car accident. The most dangerous moment is over, but you will still have…

  While driving, you can be distracted by many factors inside and outside your car.  But what are the main distractions?  What are you looking at?  The alarming extent to which drivers lose concentration has been highlighted by researchers.  A UK study revealed that motorists take their eyes off the road for almost a fifth…

If music has charms to sooth the savage beast, then it should have an affect on road rage. Or at a minimum on one’s driving style. A recent experiment in England attempted to demonstrate this connection. The study found that different types of music affect your driving style. Specifically, that rock and hip hop are…

There’s not much you can do to influence the cost of fuel, but you can certainly squeeze a bit more distance out of every litre, which can really add up at today’s fuel prices. Whether you drive a zippy hatchback or a fuel-guzzling SUV, these ten fuel saving tips can help you improve your car’s…