{"id":5177,"date":"2025-04-17T21:52:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T21:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/21stcfs.co.za\/staging\/?p=5177"},"modified":"2025-05-05T07:07:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T07:07:57","slug":"the-road-safety-tips-you-need-to-know-this-easter-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/21stcfs.co.za\/staging\/the-road-safety-tips-you-need-to-know-this-easter-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"The Road Safety Tips You Need to Know This Easter Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Easter Weekend is one of the most popular holidays on the calendar. During this time, many people across South Africa travel to celebrate and spend time with their loved ones.<\/p>\n

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Mzansi\u2019s most popular mode of transport during this period is to go by car, bus or taxi. This means that there is an increase in traffic as well as road-related incidents<\/a>. If you are going to be hitting the road to visit your friends and family for this annual holiday, here are the safety tips you need to know to keep you and your passengers safe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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TIP #1 \/ Check your vehicle first<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Before you hit the road and start on your travels, it\u2019s important to give your car a thorough inspection. Make sure that your tyres have tread and enough air, and that your spare is available and in good condition. You should also check your braking system and that all of your lights (brakes, indicators and headlights) are working. Knowing that your vehicle is roadworthy will give you peace of mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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TIP #2 \/ Have up-to-date insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Over this busy weekend, there are more accidents than usual. For this reason, it\u2019s crucial that your insurance policies, such as a funeral policy with 21st Century Funerals<\/a>, are up-to-date. Contact them to make sure you are covered and what that cover includes. The last thing you need is to break down or end up being involved in an accident that requires extensive repairs and not be able to afford them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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TIP #3 \/ Plan your route beforehand<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You might think you know the route well and have driven it many times in the past. Even if you have, there might be construction or road closures that can impact your journey. Find out if everything is clear before you leave. If it\u2019s your first time driving this route, use your phone\u2019s GPS to guide you and keep a map book in the car in case your phone runs out of battery.<\/p>\n

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TIP #4 \/ Try to limit any distractions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The leading cause of accidents on the road is drivers being distracted. This could be by your devices or even by children in the vehicle. Make sure you pack items for your kids that will keep them occupied, from quiet games to healthy snacks. Phones can also be a distraction. Get the necessary attachments and set them up to be hands-free so you can take calls without taking your hands off the wheel.<\/p>\n

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TIP #5 \/ Take breaks to stay focused<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Long-distance driving can be exhausting! Because of this, it\u2019s recommended that you don\u2019t drive for more than eight hours a day. You should also take a break every two hours to stretch your legs and have something to eat and drink. There are rest stops all over the country where you can get energy-boosting food and refuel to keep you going until you reach your destination. Better safe than sorry!<\/p>\n

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In the event of loss, 21st Century Funerals is here to help with care and compassion. We specialise in funeral services, tombstone services and catering services. Contact a branch near you<\/a> for more information on what we offer and how we can assist you when you need it most.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Make sure that you and your loved ones stay safe over the Easter Weekend. Here\u2019s how to exercise caution so everyone is happy and healthy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5178,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[77],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-funeral-insurance"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Road Safety Tips You Need to Know This Easter Weekend - 21st Century Funerals<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Easter weekend is one of the most popular holidays. 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