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Anticipating Hazards from a Distance

Published February 4, 2019 By Mick Farmer

Anticipating road hazards

This is a photo I took a while back and highlights the importance of identifying /anticipating hazards from a distance. In this case, change in road, weather and light conditions. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Driving, Snapshots Tagged With: driving, hazards, snapshot

Use Dipped Headlights as a Proactive Driving Technique

Published June 26, 2015 By Mick Farmer

Dipped Headlights Comparison - With and Without

Being Seen Most organisations I work with have older /African spec vehicles that don't have daytime running lights (DRL) fitted. Therefore, I recommend using dipped headlights as a proactive defensive driving technique. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Driving Tagged With: driving, hazards, headlights

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