Introduction
We have all been confronted by poor road conditions and the threat of the dreaded pothole. It is especially on our rural roads and after the rainy seasons that the road surface comes under pressure and the cracks and holes in the road surface start to appear.
In some areas, the road authorities are fast to respond swiftly with road repairs, in others, it may take months if not years to repair our roads.
If you are to drive off our highways - expect that NO amount of preparation can prevent exposure to potholes.
We would like to compile some guidance on how to deal with potholes to avoid additional damage and event the risk of road crashes.
The Road Safety Threat posed by Potholes
The threats from potholes can be more severe than merely a financial risk. We have witnessed crash reports of even fatal crashes caused by head-on collisions directly related to potholes. Sometimes a driver may swerve in front of oncoming traffic after losing control of his vehicle,...
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