DRIVING TIPS IN LUANDA

DRIVING TIPS IN LUANDA

There are many challenges of driving in Angola mainly due to its road conditions and high congested roads during rush hours.

Many roads in Angola requires four-wheel drive vehicles and you need to always be prepared to expect the unexpected as there could be also reckless driving and cars in poor condition that could contribute to an accident.

Potholes are one of the most common road hazards. It’s important for every driver to know how to avoid them, drive over them, report them and take care of their vehicle when damage happens.

Below are some tips to have a safe driving in the city.

Check your tyres:

Always check your car before departing from home, mainly check your tyre condition as you could easily step on nail on not realizing it till late in the day. Have always a spare tyre with you in good condition.

Lock your car

Make an effort to always lock your car so that when you are on traffic, there is no petty crime by someone opening your car so easily and get access into it.

Avoid moving in the night with your car tank empty. Make an effort to always fill up on due time. Make a personal goal fill your tank always when it reaches around 30% remaining in the reservoir.

Drive cautiously in potholes

Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. This can help you spot a pothole sooner and avoid it. It is also safer to increase your following distance in case the vehicle in front of yours suddenly maneuvers to avoid a pothole.

Improve your visibility

Look into the distance at the road ahead of you and the car ahead of you to better see and navigate around upcoming potholes. Make sure your headlights are working and your windshield is clean and clear for better visibility at night.

Watch out for puddles

If you can do it safely, avoid driving over puddles. An innocent-looking puddle could be a pothole filled with water.

Avoid other vehicles

Never swerve into an occupied lane, which could result in a collision with another vehicle.

Minimize car damage when driving over potholes

Sometimes you can’t avoid hitting a pothole, but there are things you can do to help minimize the damage to your vehicle when driving over a pothole.

Slow down, then coast.

It’s best to slow down before a pothole, and then release the brakes before you hit it. If you apply the brakes while your car is in the pothole it can cause more damage to your vehicle. It’s better to slow down and then coast over a pothole if you can’t avoid hitting it because it reduces the speed at impact and allows your suspension to travel its full range to absorb the impact.

Drive slowly.

If you’re driving on a street that’s covered in potholes, driving slowly will give you more time to maneuver around potholes and be gentler on your vehicle as you hit them.

Firmly hold the steering wheel.

You’re more at risk of losing control of your vehicle when you drive over a pothole. If you can’t avoid hitting a pothole, grip your steering wheel firmly so you can maintain control.

Hit it squarely.

Straighten your wheel to hit the pothole squarely and roll through it. If you hit a pothole at an angle, it’s more likely to damage your vehicle.

Maintain your suspension.

Before you hit a pothole, you can help minimize damage by having your vehicle’s suspension checked regularly by a qualified auto mechanic. Your vehicle’s shocks, struts and springs help cushion the impact.

Keep tires properly inflated

Over- and under-inflated tires fare worse when they come in contact with a pothole. Tires with excessive wear or bulges in the sidewalls also will not perform well when they encounter a pothole.

Extra cautious during rainy season

In rainy season, roads should be navigated with extreme cautious, as the many potholes can leave vehicles badly damaged if drivers aren’t careful. Local drivers are aggressive driving, combined with the fact that few roads are tarred and properly demarcated, this provides further incentive to hire a driver or chauffer Service.

Check your car for pothole damage

Wheel and tire damage are common types of vehicle damage from potholes. Carefully check your tires for damage. Here are some other things to look for:

• Does your car now pull one way or the other? You may need to have your steering realigned.
• Does your car now “bottom out” or bounce? You may need to have your suspension repaired.

If you’re concerned at all about the safety of your vehicle after hitting a pothole, it’s best to have your vehicle checked out by a qualified auto mechanic, and if necessary, repaired.

Who is responsible when you hit a pothole?

In most cases, you are responsible when you hit a pothole. Therefore drive safe and extra cautious need to be taken care when driving unknown road, rainy environment and in the night.

By renting a car with Costa Phoebe®, you can be sure that all our vehicles have undergone strict safety checks and are ready to drive when you need them most. And our chauffeur have gone through an immense training of safety and we provide the most comfortable driving through any challenging road conditions.

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