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Four things to do if you are involved in an accident

Being in an accident can have costly consequences if not managed properly.

The main factors that can lead to an accident are distracted or drunk driving, speeding and reckless driving, running red lights, night driving, potholes and animal crossings. It is important to be alert and maintain a safe following distance. Rather arrive at your destination a bit later than never.

Accidents can happen despite all the precautions a driver takes, however. Here are a few important things you should do which could save you a lot of angst, time and money.

New graduates mean safer roads

Opened last year, the Mpumalanga traffic college has held its inaugural Pass Out Parade.

Traffic officers should uphold the law at all times, contribute to the reduction of needless road accidents and not take bribes. A good traffic officer works hard for the community.

This is according to the Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Pat Ngomane. The MEC was addressing 161 traffic officers who graduated from the newly-built traffic college in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.

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