Following the road closures in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape due to snowfalls, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) would like to warn the motorists to be cautious on the road.
Bad weather conditions have negative influence on road safety. Weather determines the driver’s behaviour which means motorists should drive slower in such bad weather conditions. Visibility is normally reduced by such conditions therefore a safe following distance becomes very essential to observe.
The RTMC urges the motorists to switch on their rear fog lamps and headlights. The more snow the less the friction of the road surface. Because snow eventually melts, this leads to a dynamic aquaplaning and as a result of which the motorist may lose control and skid.
The weather cannot be influenced, however, its negative road safety effects can be reduced and even completely avoided by measures that the motorists should apply when experiencing such a bad weather.
For further information please contact:
Ms Thandi Moya (RTMC)
Tel: 012 809-5200
Cell: 071 680 3445
Issued by: Road Traffic Management Corporation
15 June 2010
