Sun Feb 05 2023 10:09:47 GMT+0200 (South Africa Standard Time) - QikTruck Media
The safety of South African drivers, passengers and pedestrians is a big concern for the government and the people living and travelling within our borders. As well as road safety rules such as lane changing, signalling and speed limits, one of the most important elements of road safety is proper braking technique. Understanding what proper braking technique is, can help us all drive more safely and even potentially prevent accidents.
Personal safety is the main reason for having proper braking technique. It allows you to act quickly and ensure you stay in control of your vehicle. Good braking technique also reduces wear on your brake pads and discs, saving you money on the long run. Braking properly also saves fuel, due to the fact that it gives more control to the driver, reducing the need to brake hard.
Braking technique is easy to learn, but to get it right you need to keep practicing and taking into consideration certain factors such as:
Having good braking technique is essential to keep yourself and the South African roads safe, though not always easy in today's busy roads. That's why we believe that having the right partner to help you transport your goods is essential.
QikTruck is an on-demand truck and driver hire service where you can easily match to the right truck and driver for your needs. All our drivers have experience and a track record of proper braking technique. Our trucks are all fitted with anti-lock brakes and other safety features, further ensuring that braking is done correctly.
Our drivers are also trained to take into account the different factors like weather and traffic conditions and drive accordingly. So whether you're shipping a single pallet of goods or a full truckload, you can be sure that QikTruck and its drivers will taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your goods and those on the road.
We are available for all your freight needs and more, so why wait? Download the QikTruck App and book your next delivery from the convenience of your own home.
Braking properly is essential for road safety and ensuring the safety of everyone on the road. You can practice and learn proper braking technique whenever you can, but having the right partner makes it even easier. Professional drivers such as those that QikTruck employs, understand the South African roads and have experience in handling them properly.
QikTruck provides South Africa with a reliable and safe way to transport all kinds of goods. Download the QikTruck App and book your next delivery with us, so you can have the peace of mind of knowing that your goods, and you, are in safe hands.