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On Monday morning, Darren and Sky gave Keri and the rest of KZN one of the most helpful driving tips for these rainy weather conditions.
As one may not clearly see a puddle of water, it is important that you know what to do:
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Here are some helpful tips for driving in the rain:
- You can wait until the weather improves before heading out on the roads.
- If you are caught in an extremely heavy storm, try and find safe cover.
- Wind creates additional problems for drivers as it reduces steering control.
- Try not to overtake or drive as fast as you would without the rain or the hail.
- Keep a safe following distance.
- You may need to be brake or the person before may just do so abruptly. It is safer for you to be further behind than usual.
- Keep your headlights on.
- When it rains, it gets really dark. It is advisable to switch your lights on. Sometimes having your hazard lights on is even better.
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These are the emergency contact details you can use should you be in need:
031 361 0000 – Emergency: Metro Police & Metro Fire
10177 – Ambulance
031 309 1404 / 1778 – City Med
031 337 6522 – S A Red Cross
031 305 6588 – St Johns Ambulance
082 911 or 0800 333 444 – Netcare
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Have a listen to all the traffic updates here:
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