As the new school year begins, Dunlop Tyres SA encourages all road users to exercise increased caution. Whether driving solo, carpooling, or managing scholar transport services, prioritising tyre safety is crucial to ensuring a smooth and secure journey for everyone.

Addressing Increased Traffic and Safety Concerns

The commencement of the school term inevitably leads to heightened traffic volumes, often resulting in accidents involving children. Ensuring vehicle and tyre safety checks is critical in mitigating these risks.

Lubin Ozoux, CEO of Dunlop Tyres SA, emphasised:
"The safety of scholar transport services is a pressing concern in South Africa. Recent years have seen numerous accidents involving these services, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Many of these incidents are due to vehicles being in poor condition, unmaintained, and overloaded."

Importance of Tyre Inspection

Ozoux added:
"Your tyres are the only part of your vehicle that directly meets the road surface. In emergencies, tyres need sufficient friction to come to a stop. Worn or damaged tyres can reduce grip, leading to delayed stopping times or aquaplaning in wet weather conditions."

Essential Tyre Safety Tips

Dunlop Tyres SA advises the following essential tyre safety measures for parents and scholar transport providers:

1. Check Tyre Pressure
   Regularly check tyre pressure when tyres are cold. Don’t forget to check the spare tyre.

2. Avoid Overloading
   Never exceed a tyre’s maximum load-carrying capability, indicated on its sidewall.

3. Inspect Tyres
   Frequently inspect tyres for scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts, or embedded objects. If damaged, consult a tyre dealer immediately.

4. Drive Safely
   Always operate vehicles responsibly and adhere to lawful speed limits.

For more detailed insights on tyre safety, visit:
Dunlop Tyres SA – Important Safety Information

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Company Name: Dunlop Tyres SA
Contact Person: Lubin Ozoux
Website: www.dunloptyres.co.za

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