{"id":77,"date":"2025-05-23T04:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T04:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=77"},"modified":"2026-05-19T04:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:02:05","slug":"travel-safe-this-long-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/05\/23\/travel-safe-this-long-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Safe this long weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travel Safe this long weekend <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\u2013<\/span> K<\/span>h<\/span>e<\/span>t<\/span>h<\/span>a<\/span> U<\/span>k<\/span>u<\/span>p<\/span>h<\/span>e<\/span>p<\/span>h<\/span>a<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/h4>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Whether you're travelling far or staying nearby, road safety starts with smart planning and alert driving. Here's how you can protect yourself and others on the road:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Plan your trip <\/strong> with a Journey Management Plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Check your vehicle <\/strong> \u2013 tyres, lights, brakes, and fog lights must be in good condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Know the weather <\/strong> \u2013 delay your trip if visibility is poor or conditions are unsafe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Select the safest route, <\/strong>avoiding pothole-prone roads.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Start after sunrise and arrive before sunset. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Schedule rest breaks <\/strong> every 2 hours or 200km to avoid fatigue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Slow down and keep your distance <\/strong> \u2013 especially in misty or foggy conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Use headlights, not brights<\/strong>, and only use hazard lights when stopped.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Avoid sudden moves <\/strong> \u2013 signal early and drive cautiously.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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If you can\u2019t see clearly, don\u2019t risk it. <\/strong> Pull over safely and wait it out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ensure your windscreen and fog lamps <\/strong> are clear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Use the edge of the road <\/strong> as your guide, not the centre line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Be extra patient \u2013 everyone\u2019s visibility is reduced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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