Stay safe on the roads

Whether you're staying home or travelling over December, you will probably see more cars on the road. While everyone wants to get to their destination safely, more cars unfortunately mean more chances for accidents to happen. We’d therefore like to remind you to buckle up and of what to do in a medical emergency.

Buckle up for less injuries

You can't prevent accidents, but you can prevent some injuries. In an accident, seatbelts help to keep people from moving around too much in the car when the car suddenly stops moving or moves in a different direction. Seatbelts can stop you hitting your head and being thrown from the car.

While you are still parked, make sure everyone is wearing a seatbelt and that small children are strapped in to their car seats. This can save a life – and your pocket. You can be fined if everyone in the car isn’t strapped in.

Call Discovery 911 (0860 999 911) in a medical emergency

A medical emergency is when someone has a health condition that needs to be treated immediately to prevent permanent injury or even death. Examples of medical emergencies are heart attack, stroke, being injured in a car accident, or a serious eye injury.

In a medical emergency, go to the nearest hospital – we cover your emergency admission in full at any hospital you are admitted to as long as you, the hospital or your family let us know within 48 hours of admission.

Save 0860 999 911 on your phone so you don’t have to lose time in an emergency. With Discovery 911:

• The operator can arrange an ambulance or helicopter
• You can speak to a doctor or nurse for advice
• You have access to 24-hour counselling services.

We wish you a safe and healthy break.

Sources

Roadsafety.co.za Arrive Alive; accessed 7 November 2017