Road safety is a shared responsibility. Here are five simple safe driving tips and habits to enhance your experience on the roads, and make your journeys safer and more pleasant! Let’s all do our part in creating a safe environment for you, your loved ones and others in the community.
1. Be mindful of pedestrians
Why be fast and furious when you can be fatt & prosperous? To improve your own road safety, stay alert and be mindful of pedestrians and cyclists at all times. Always make sure that you are aware of your surroundings when driving, and remember to check your blind spots before changing lanes, overtaking, turning, stopping and moving off!
2. Maintain your vehicle regularly to minimise the chances of vehicle breakdown
Regular checks on your vehicle will contribute greatly to safer, trouble free and more pleasurable driving. As a general rule of thumb, given the high mileage clocked by PHV drivers, you should be sending your vehicle in for basic servicing with every 10,000 km mileage clocked or every six months, whichever comes first.
Regularly servicing your vehicle and ensuring the oil and filter is replaced, the brake pads and brake fluids are checked, and the steering and suspension are inspected are some of the car maintenance services available. To put your mind at ease, all vehicles rented under GrabRentals come with a free maintenance and servicing package included. Simply book an appointment with the authorised servicing workshop and keep your car in tip-top condition!
3. Put on your seatbelt and ensure your passengers do the same
Seat belts must always be worn by the driver and all passengers.
If you are picking up passengers with children, do not allow children to fight or climb around in your car. Do note that you may only pick up passengers with children below 1.35 metres in height if there are appropriate child restraint devices. To ensure the safety of children, their seat belts must be securely fastened at all times.
4. Avoid distractions
Too much noise can easily distract you from focusing on the road. Distracted driving is a serious safety hazard that can be avoided by always keeping your attention on the road.
Avoid eating or drinking when driving, and complete any calls or emails prior to your journey. If there are children in the car who require your attention, be sure to pull over to a safe spot before tending to their needs.
5. Avoid driving when tired or feeling unwell
If you are struggling to stay awake, especially after a long day of driving, it is strongly recommended that you rest at home instead. To protect yourself and your passengers, drivers who are feeling unwell should not be driving to prevent the spread of illness.
As part of the GRBeyond add-on* for GrabRentals hirer-partners, you can claim up to six days of MC Rental Recovery as long as you have a valid Medical/Hospital Certificate issued by a local General Practitioner (GP), Polyclinic or Hospital for any treatment deemed as medically required.
Furthermore, GRBeyond allows you to enjoy extended healthcare coverage with Fullerton Healthcare. Apart from getting special hirer-partner rates for Fullerton medical services and up to $500 worth of credits yearly, you can also opt-in your family members for free!
*The GRBeyond add-on is only available at the point of new contract sign-up or when recontracting.
Your health is your wealth, make sure to only drive when you are fit to do so!
Let's play our part in road safety
When drivers drive within speed limits and practise other safe driving behaviours, safer walking environments are created for you, your loved ones and others in your community.
*All pricing stated are inclusive of prevailing GST.
