Vehicle Fire: Why Getting Away Comes First — and Why the Boot Stays Closed
In any vehicle fire, get everyone out and move well away, immediately.
Fire develops quickly, and conditions can change in seconds.
In any vehicle fire, get everyone out and move well away, immediately.
Fire develops quickly, and conditions can change in seconds.
When the clocks move forward, evenings feel brighter but mornings become darker again. This shift changes traffic patterns, visibility, and driver perception in subtle but important ways.
When the clocks move forward, the body does not adjust immediately. Disrupted sleep patterns affect concentration, mood, and decision-making — all critical elements of safe driving.
At the end of March, the clocks move forward by one hour. While the change may seem minor, even small disruptions to sleep patterns can significantly affect concentration, reaction time, and driving performance.
Safe following distance is not fixed. As temperatures, road surfaces, and traffic patterns change in spring, drivers must adjust their spacing to maintain safe stopping margins.
The first rainfall after a long dry spell can be more dangerous than heavy, sustained rain. When water mixes with built-up oil and debris, grip is temporarily reduced — often without drivers realising it.