MiWay shares examples of how cellphones can play a positive role in your safety on the road.
Road rage is a major problem on our roads every day; causing anger, stress, anxiety, and accidents. Road rage doesn't always involve two drivers - sometimes it's between a driver and a pedestrian. As road users, we all need to learn to deal with these problems, and prevent unnecessary violence towards others on the road - even those walking on the pavement.
Here are some guidelines for drivers and pedestrians to avoid road rage.
Due care and obeying the rules of the road: All drivers are resp
We all know that every tablet we consume has side-effects of its own which may affect how our bodies function on a daily basis, but regardless, medication plays an important role in maintaining a healthy and pain free lifestyle.
Driving is a difficult skill to perfect, which demands mental alertness, clear vision, physical coordination and the ability to react applicably. What most South Africans don't know is that driving under the influence of medication can be hazardous to the lives of many
Daily driving on our roads can be quite the adventure - with different types of dangers lurking at different turns, you want to do more than just arrive alive at your destination.
Although the common view is that women are easier targets on the road, road safety is imperative irrespective of who is behind the wheel. Having the right kind of information will come in handy in case of an emergency. Aside from ensuring that you are well aware of all of the road rules, and always carrying a relevant
The growing trend towards automation hasn't just stayed at cars. Multiple industries are using smart technologies to reduce costs and drive business efficiency. Globally, it appears that sales of automated two-pedal trucks are beginning to inch past those of three-pedal models.
When it comes to driving trucks, and changing gears, it is claimed that by reducing the momentum lost when changing gears, anything from four to seven seconds may be gained for every 400 metres travelled — a saving
Driving in Mzansi is not for the faint-hearted - now can you imagine a driver who is a tourist in South Africa having to adjust to our roads? It's not always an obvious thing, but very often we are sharing our roads with tourists who experience driving very differently to us in their respective country. There are a number of accident cases daily, some of which may involve drivers that are not from South Africa and are merely here on holiday or business trips.
Question is, what happens next?
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So you've decided that it's time you got your own 4-wheeled baby or upgraded your current one to something better… you know what you want and nobody can stop you, right? Well when it comes to buying a car, there are a number of different factors to consider - one of the biggest being finances.
It is very important to think about affordability when buying a car, which includes your monthly repayments and running costs. Dealerships and finance houses have taken into consideration the depth
You're driving along and doing best to 'stay in your lane' until you reach your destination, when suddenly there're blue lights flashing at you and an officer signalling you to pull over - a feeling many of us know all too well. Panic sets in almost immediately, whether you've done something wrong or not. Before you know it, you're handing over your driver's license and getting checked for outstanding fines - or if you're unlucky, you're being handed a pricey "love-note" from the authorities.
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Nobody really wants to think about the worst case scenario when it comes to their valuables. Having insurance ensures you have a recovery plan no matter what.
Insure your young adult’s items with short term insurance when they’re in varsity, so their learning won’t be affected if they are damaged, lost or stolen.