Before Driving
Plan your journey

 

Identify the route and interchanges that you want  to take take as well as the rest areas for rest stops. Use a map to plan your journey.
Have adequate rest
Avoid driving during the late night and early morning hours, which are body's natural sleep times

Heavy meals or long working hours can make you feel tired and drowsy and thus, affect your concentration.

Avoid taking alcohols or drugs that can make you feel  drowsy. or affect your concentration

Avoid taking food which are high in sugar as it can make you feel tired and drowsy.

Avoid negative feelings such as anger before you drive
 

They may cause you to ignore traffic rules such as over speeding, dangerous driving and so on

Check your vehicle especially before embarking on a long journey



 

Check your engine parts such as engine oil, battery fan belt and radiator fluids.

Check your headlights, signals, brake lights and hazard lights

Check your tyre pressure condition, thread and spare tyre. Make sure your spare tyre is well inflated

Check your vehicle braking response, brake fluids and handbrake.

Check your wipers.

Adjust your seating for a maximum view

Keep a safety kit inside your vehicle

Always keep an extra engine oil and water inside your vehicle

Service your vehicle