Driving Tips in Uganda

Driving Tips in Uganda, For anyone planning a self drive safari in Uganda, its recommended to know the rules and regulations of driving on the roads, whether driving in national parks or on remote village you should follow the at least one of the  in order for you to have a successful safe road trip in Uganda or elsewhere in the world. It’s always good to go on the safari and come back when satisfied and safe. The following are some of the safety tips to follow;

Don’t drink & drive#Driving Tips in Uganda

Many accidents in Uganda occur as a result of the influence of alcohol, driving while drunkard  totally condemned. Drunkard drivers caused a lot of accidents on many roads resulting into a thousand of death; however many accidents  avoided if the driver is sober.

Many drivers  arrested by the traffic police Driving under the influence of alcohol which is commonly as ‘’kamunyemu’’. (It signifies the way drivers  tested for any alcohol by the police once stopped.  You can’t be stable on the road if drunk, your reaction, time and vision reduced hence making a driver to make stupid choices on the road resulting into colliding with others. Once caught driving when drunkard you jailed or pay a fine of usd500. If you are drunkard please don’t drive, keep off the road for the safety of your live and other people’s lives.

Don’t drive dozy#Driving Tips in Uganda

Most of the time if someone drive for long hours gets tired or feel dozy so advised to get enough time to sleep before you get on to the steering. Driving while sleepy is risky, you may lose control or concentration on the road leading to eventual crash with cars, pedestrians, building, trees or any other objects near the road. In case you feel like a sleep, advised to pull over and take a short break or you can get a restaurant or garden and get refreshment and then after hit the road again. If you have someone who knows how to drive, exchange responsibilities, only 2 seconds is enough for one to make a mistake will affect the rest of your life.

Avoid interruptions#Driving Tips in Uganda

While on steering, avoid all sorts that may distruct you while on the road, things like phone calls, texting, watsapping, talking with passengers, eating all these can divert your attention and the next thing is crashing with another vehicles or pedestrians off road. Keep your eye on the road always.

Tie a Seat Belt#Driving Tips in Uganda

Don’t forget to wear a seat beat, it’s very vital and it’s among the traffic rules, wearing a seat belt is very simple which can be learnt easily even by a kindergarten child. A seat belt worn well can save your life during a car crash as it will hold you down and prevent you from being thrown around inside a car or tossed out through a windshield, so endeavor to take it serious.

Familiarize yourself with the car.

If you have hired a car on self-drive before hitting the road, take five minutes to ten minutes at least to familiarize the car, check well if everything is in good condition, check the engine, headlights, heat/air conditioner, check breaks, and anything you may want to know. This will help to avoid unnecessary accidents resulting from one of the mentioned.

Avoid or be careful driving in bad weather:

Driving Tips in Uganda, Many Uganda roads are in very bad conditions especially in remote areas, so try to slow down. If you are driving through heavy rain or thick fog find a safe place to park and wait for the rain to stop. If not so, try as much as possible to reduce the speed. 

Avoid Over speeding:

Many people have lost their lives due to over speeding, account to over 70% road accidents are as a result of over speeding. Before over speeding to impress someone, speeding to meeting or airport or for any other reason always remember that speed kills. Try to maintain the steady speed, there is no need of rushing; avoid overtaking for the safety of your life and other road users

If you follow the above tips your life will be safe and you will have a wonderful self-drive safari in Uganda and too many other countries. For more information contact on info@4x4ugandacarrentals.com