Posts Tagged ‘Safety’

Changing Wheel Size

Posted by Tristan | May 26th, 2013 | 0 Comments

Wheel sizeMany motorists are tempted to change wheel and tyre sizes, but it is often done for the wrong reason. By Jake Venter on ToyotaZone It’s only worthwhile if you want to improve a c …

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Is tyre Rotation Necessary?

Posted by Tristan | May 23rd, 2013 | 7 Comments

203128_FullMost tyre companies advise that car tyres should be rotated from time to time, but I’ve come across one manufacturer and a chain of tyre dealers that disagree.  By Jake Venter o …

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Volvo Demos Road Sign Detection Tech

Posted by Tristan | May 20th, 2013 | 0 Comments

VolvoWith Road Sign Information technology, you’ll never miss important road signs. A forward-looking camera detects road signs, such as speed limits and signs that prohibit over …

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Volvo Tackles Blindspot Hazards

Posted by Tristan | May 8th, 2013 | 0 Comments

465041_10151437319742083_1721002880_oThat feeling when you are about to change lane and all of a sudden a car appears out of nowhere, in your blind spot – both shocking and scary. This particular hazard is somet …

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RMI4OHS Training Dates Announced

Posted by Tristan | April 30th, 2013 | 0 Comments

John Hempel from RMI4OHS will be conducting Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training in Polokwane on 14 May and in Nelspruit on 16 May 2013. Course Outline: Module 1 This se …

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Volvo’s To Detect Cyclists

Posted by Tristan | April 25th, 2013 | 0 Comments

211835_Full_MedResVolvo has revealed a world-first cyclist detection system with full automatic braking. The technology detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of a car. …

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Hi-Q Offers Free Safety Checks

Posted by Tristan | March 27th, 2013 | 0 Comments

211464_FullCountrywide tyre fitment network Hi-Q is offering motorists free safety checks during the Easter break. “Our technicians will perform what we call the 10-point safety check. This …

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NVTA Announces Free Pre-Easter National Safety Check Campaign

Posted by admin | March 18th, 2013 | 0 Comments

NVTAConstituent association of the Retail Motor Industry organisation (RMI), the National Vehicle Testing Association (NVTA), has made available free safety checks at its national road …

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RMI CEO Opens CITA 2013

Posted by admin | February 28th, 2013 | 0 Comments

artworks-000041731371-plxnk6-cropRMI CEO Jeff Osborne provides the opening address at the Second CITA Regional Roadworthiness Inspection Meeting for Africa, held at the Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre in Joha …

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Labour Inspectors Get Tough On OHS

Posted by admin | February 27th, 2013 | 0 Comments

OHSLabour inspectors will soon be empowered to push for the prosecution of employers who contravene the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The inspectors’ new powers came amid …

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