Our little island city state has been chosen to be one of five cities in the world that will be trial testing six hydrogen powered Fuel-cell Mercedes-Benz A-class cars. The prototype A-classes will arrive in May and will be distributed among six companies: the National Environment Agency, the Conrad Centennial hotel, Michelin Asia Pacific, Lufthansa, […]
Road deaths… a global epidemic. Seven-time Formula One World Champion, Michael Schumacher, endorses and advocates it. Nobel Peace Prize winner, Desmond Tutu, has called on the world community to work together on it. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank have issued a world report to promote it. The ‘It’ topic of 2007 […]
What should you do in the event of an accident? Shock suffered by the driver involved in an accident often results in confusion. This could lead to a state of mind wherein you are not sure what you are supposed to do next. Here are some important tips to keep in mind: Stop your vehicle […]
The most important skill of any good driver is possessing and showing the correct attitude behind the wheel. Do not be discouraged by what men generally say about women being poor drivers. There are probably as many male drivers who are equally hesitant on the roads. If you are one of the growing numbers of […]
According to recent Traffic Police statistics, the top two causes of accidents were attributed to motorists failing to keep a proper lookout and failing to have proper control of vehicle. We offer some tips to drivers for a safer journey: Be Aware Of Your Vehicle A driver needs to be familiar with the controls and […]
Keep a lookout for the unprotected motorcyclist Nearly 30 motorcyclists or their pillions are seriously injured or killed in road accidents every month. Most times, motorcycle accidents involve a car, a bus or a truck although there are also cases when collisions have occurred between two motorcycles. A majority of motorcycle accident victims suffer badly. This […]
It’s the responsibility of every road user to observe and ensure traffic safety. Here are some tips on what you can do to ensure safe motoring. Safety Checks On Your Vehicle Your vehicle must be in tip-top condition before driving off. While checking your vehicle, think POWER: Power Oil Water (screen wash, coolant) Electrics (lights) Rubber […]
Do not know what to do when you meet with an accident? Here are some tips for handling roadside emergencies. Keep calm. A calm head will help you assess the situation. Give aid. If someone is hurt, render help immediately, but only if you do not place yourself or others in danger. Call the police, […]
Empower yourself with the right attitude and aptitude to drive safely Many traffic accidents can be avoided if drivers possess good driving skills and show some commonsense. Proper driving techniques must be inculcated from the start. Otherwise, bad driving habits may form potential dangerous practices. Most drivers do not sit in the proper driving position […]
Overtaking is one of the most risky manoeuvres on our roads. It demands a clear knowledge of what is ahead as well as behind your vehicle. The secret to safe overtaking is to anticipate what could possibly happen during the overtaking process. Minimising oneself from danger is one of the first rules of overtaking. The […]
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