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Heavy traffic was also expected on other major routes, including the N4 from Mpumalanga, the N1 from Limpopo and the N2 from the northwest.
N3TC urged motorists not to travel if they were sick or experiencing flu-like symptoms.
“Do not travel if you or any of your fellow travelers are feeling unwell, have flu-like symptoms, or have been in direct contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. In this case, it is essential to postpone your travel plans and follow the guidelines regarding self-isolation or quarantine as necessary, ”he said in a statement and offered tips for traveling safely during the second wave of Covid-19.
Take steps to protect yourself and others:
Always wear a tight-fitting face mask that covers your nose and mouth and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with other people by staying at least 2 meters away; and stay away from the sick.
- Socialize outdoors as much as possible. Any place where people gather is a potential risk area for the spread of the virus. It is advisable to limit the time spent in closed public spaces.
- Limit the number of passengers in a vehicle.
- Make sure there is sufficient ventilation in your vehicle. Keep a window / windows slightly open to allow clean, fresh air to flow through your vehicle.
- Wash and disinfect your hands regularly, especially after every interaction with service providers along the route, whether at toll gates (labels offer a contactless payment method), gas stations, restaurants, shops , etc.
- Be careful not to touch public surfaces and wash your hands immediately if you have.
- Keep snacks and water from home in your vehicle.
- Pack a basic first aid kit, with your essential medicines; and keep hand sanitizers, soap, sanitizing wipes, and paper towels in your vehicle and take them with you when you leave your vehicle.
As important as it is to be careful against contracting or spreading Covid-19, it is also essential to balance these risks with all other road safety precautions. For example, do not avoid making regular rest stops (every two hours or 200 km) to limit exposure, but instead suffer from driver fatigue and a loss of concentration that can lead to traffic accidents.
Forewarned is worth two
Familiarize yourself with your planned route and get an idea of where you will stop or stay to locate safe rest stops, fuel stations, and healthcare facilities. Get information on road, traffic and weather conditions before your departure or during your trip by staying in touch with N3TC via Twitter @ N3Route or on the 24-hour helpline: 0800 63 43 57.
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