According to local statistics: last December, road-accident casualties exceeded the 1300 mark in one month alone, with most occurring in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo. Alcohol abuse remains the leading cause of fatalities, with six out of 10 drivers who died having had dangerously high blood-alcohol levels.
Not drinking and driving is a no-brainer, but what else can you do to keep you and your family safe on the road this holiday season? Midas recommends the following planning and road travel trips to get you to your holiday destination and back in security and comfort: