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| 13 November 2019 |
Heavy Duty Vehicle Drivers Showcased Their Advanced Driving SkillsThe Department of Community Safety and Transport Management held a successful Heavy Duty Vehicle Professional Driver Skills Enhancement Project competition. Heavy motor vehicle drivers showcased their advanced driving skills in the North West at this annual event which is meant to sharpen their techniques and artful manoeuvres on the road. The competition was held at various districts in the province including the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati and Bojanala District. According to the department’s Road Safety Deputy Director at Dr RSM, Morebudi Thomas, the objective of the initiative is to enhance driving skills and promote driver education in the province in an effort to reduce road accidents and incidences involving heavy duty motor vehicles. Participants took turns to showcase their sharp driving skills on three categories which are bus, rigid trucks and articulated truck. The program includes male and female drivers from the private sector, government and private individuals. Participants were acknowledged and complimented on their levels of professionalism as well as for their knowledge and contribution towards road safety in general. Thomas expressed his gratitude to all the drivers who participated in the competition and encouraged them to promote road safety wherever they go. “Congratulations not only to the winners but to all drivers who participated in this project. We cannot all be winner but the fact that you took part in the competition tells us that you have right ethic conduct and good attitude towards road safety. That is what counts in the long run. Well done to all participants!" he said enthusiastically. Position one participants in all categories received a shopping gift vouchers to the value of R2500. The second position holder received vouchers worth R2000 and position three received a voucher worth R1750. All other participants received a consolation gift from Road Safety Unit . Road Safety Director, Motshabi Tshukudu thanked the leadership of Community Safety and Transport Management for a successful event. She went on to single out and appreciate the partnership forged with various stakeholders including Coke, South African Breweries, Atamelang, Thari Bojanala Phumatra Bus Services and Mining Companies. The Limpopo Department of Transport sent a handful delegation of officials to the Bojanala competition to benchmark, share good practices and observe how the province fares well with this worthwhile initiative. #DriveSafe #ArriveAlive #PayTrafficFines #BeResponsibleDriver #ChangeBadDrivingBehaviour END Next Articles+ |
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