Sun Feb 05 2023 10:09:47 GMT+0200 (South Africa Standard Time) - QikTruck Media
Most drivers in South Africa take their driving safety for granted and don’t realize the importance of properly using turn signals as part of road safety. Traffic accidents could be reduced significantly if every driver understood the importance of using turn signals properly. A simple courtesy on the road can prevent avoidable accidents due to lack of communication.
Turn signals are a critical aspect of safe driving, providing the warning necessary to prevent potential collisions or just to inform other drivers of your intentions. Being able to communicate your intentions to the other drivers on the road through proper use of turn signals can help reduce traffic accidents due to driver miscommunication. It is important to practice using your turn signals properly at all times, not just when you think someone is watching. Proper use of turn signals can also help reduce stress when driving, as one less thing to worry about is whether the other driver understands what you are doing.
It is important to always signal when turning left or right, merging, stopping, changing lanes, or whatever action involving the movement of your vehicle. One of the most common mistakes that drivers in South Africa make is not using the turn signal when changing lanes. Drivers should always signal when changing lanes, both to indicate to other drivers that you are about to move into the new lane, and to indicate to drivers in that lane that you are moving in front of them. Despite this, data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that 28% of drivers in South Africa fail to signal when changing lanes. So it is important to be aware of this statistic and use turn signals when changing lanes to reduce this number.
Another common mistake involves signaling when making a left turn. Although using the turn signal prior to turning left is as important as when turning right, drivers often fail to do so. It is always good practice to indicate in advance before turning left, rather than simply position yourself for the turn when the opportunity presents itself. Not only is this polite to other drivers on the road, it is also important to alert them to your intentions.
When making a right turn, drivers should always activate their turn signals early. This will give other drivers plenty of time to respond to the turn. Not giving other drivers time to react can result in quick and unanticipated evasive action, creating a potential hazard for all drivers on the road.
Driving can be a stressful task, due to hazardous situations and aggressive driving. To remain safe on the road, remembering to use turn signals can go a long way. It is always important to consider the safety of other drivers and yourself, and proper use of turn signals is a simple courtesy that can prevent accidents. It is a habit that is worthwhile building and maintaining.
Besides aiding road safety through proper usage of turn signals Qiktruck, South Africa’s leading on demand truck and driver hire service, takes it a step further by providing delivery and transport solutions customised to suit the needs of the customer. From cargo, pallets, boxes to products and everything in between, Qiktruck is ready to help you with your delivery needs. Their focus is on reliability, safety and commitment to provide the best service possible by working with the best trained and experienced drivers. This provides their customers with the peace of mind knowing that their goods are safe, secure and will be delivered in time for their deadlines.
At Qiktruck, we are committed to providing the best service regardless of location or the urgency of the delivery. We understand the importance of driving safety and believe that proper usage of turn signals is a courtesy and necessity that should be adhered to at all times.
As a reliable on demand transportation company, Qiktruck can provide a solution to any customer needing goods transport and delivery service. With the help of our experienced drivers and commitment to driving safety, customers can rest easy knowing that their deliveries are in safe hands and will arrive to their destinations safely, on time, and with no damage.
Qiktruck takes road safety and its customer’s safety very seriously. We believe that proper usage of turn signals is a key element people should remember when traveling on the road. For the South African people, proper usage of turn signals is an essential element of road safety and should not be taken for granted.