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How to stay safe on icy roads
WINTER delivers her 2017 swansong over the next few days with vast swathes of South Africa and Lesotho expecting snow falls and inclement weather – but that demands drivers practice vigilance on the roads, AutoTrader CEO, George Mienie warns.
Snow is predicted to fall ahead of the weekend across the mountainous regions in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Lesotho with heavy rain in the lower areas. The South African Weather Service has urged the public to listen to warnings from local municipalities and recognise disruptions and flooding are also possible.
Mienie says travelling in snowy conditions can be tricky and adhering to a few safety tips will avoid tragedies. The first step is to remember that very cold weather can make car batteries less efficient, yet that is exactly the time drivers are demanding the most from them – turn off lights, windscreen wipers and the heating system when these are not necessary.
Ice and snow reduce tyre traction, thus affecting braking, accelerating and cornering. In snowy conditions, drive slowly and gently to avoid sliding or locking the wheels, and if you get stuck in muddy roads, Mienie says the key is not spinning the wheels to prevent further digging into the rut. Rather spread salt or gravel in front of the wheels.
“Visibility is also key, so ensure your car lights are working before travelling as seeing and being seen are critical in inclement weather” he advises.
Finally, “false confidence is the worst kind, because simply having a four-wheel drive motor vehicle does not make you an arctic rally driver” Mienie advises. “Consider whether the journey is necessary and rather stay home if you can”.
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