Thandolwethu shares tips on how to manoeuvre in traffic!

It's that time for the year when some of us travel to visit family. Our travels can be inter-city, or we could be traveling to our cousins just around the corner.

All in all, it's important to travel safely and wisely, whether your travels are long or short distance.

Here are tips to help you make wise decisions on the road:

• Avoid driving over the speed limit, as you can swerve from lane to lane.
• Avoid frequent braking and keep a safe distance between your car and the car ahead of you.
• Always ensure that you are in the loop with traffic news by tuning into ECR for traffic updates before leaving your house.
• Stay focused. Keep your eye on the road - and never use your phone while behind the wheel.
• Use your indicators when changing lanes or merging.
• Use your mirrors to monitor the areas around your car. Perform head checks to check your blind spots before changing lanes or merging.