Self drive holidays in Uganda remains one of the enjoyable trending traveling trail across the world, where many travelers are checking to enjoy the freedom of driving in a foreign country, privacy and the power to decide the rest of the activities.
All are good and the idea is highly recommended, however, the nightmare is realized when driving and the vehicle crashes, overturns or when any kind of accident occurs when seated behind the wheels of the car rental.
One assurance is, all vehicles available for hire for self drive in Uganda are maintained in good mechanical condition, but still should note that there is perfect vehicle as anything can happen on road. However, there incidence which are very avoidable especially accidents in most cases are avoidable if one does avoid what may seem to cause uncertainties on road.
What can do to avoid accidents on self-drive in Uganda
There are quite a number of driving tips that you have read and as well practiced to avoid accidents on roads either in Uganda, African or even Europe. This time around are some few things to notice that have caused many driver follow victims of accidents which are possibly avoidable. So, let’s discuss some of the few points that everyone should notice very important when on self-drive in Uganda.
Consider yourself the only wise on road
The cleverest idea on the road, taking yourself as the most prudent on the road when driving, this can possibly aid in avoiding all would be possible accident imprints.
This comes with self-control over all road users who will possibly irritate and among these include the taxi drivers, and Boda Boda riders. Whenever driving on Uganda roads have to keep cool, other driver instead of driving are in competition which is a wrong driving idea.
All you can encounter on roads in Uganda in most cases they need psychological handling. The most renowned tips of driving (where the seat belt, don’t drink and drive, follow traffic rules, don’t over speed etc).
Let the vehicle overtaking behind
When driving and there is a vehicle overtaking from behind you, don’t get hooked on sprinting rather bounce space that they overtake. This is still a wise decision, don’t be surprised when driving on the highways of Uganda and start on overtaking and the vehicle you want to overtake is like you can’t overtake. It’s a wrong decision which can make both you into danger when there is another vehicle coming a head of you.
Keep the driving mirrors busy
For your fellow road users who don’t have time to wait for your turning, these include still Boda Boda riders and public Taxi drivers. Boda Boda riders even at your turning after you have given a minute indictor of turning still, they would want to go before on your turning hand.
This is nowhere, but the experience of driving in Uganda and particularly Kampala this time around. Giving a better use of your car driving/ side mirrors saves you a lot to avoid the uncertainty on roads.
Maintain the manageable driving speed
Seated behind the wheels of your car rental is an amazing encounter especially in the foreign land where everything in new. Utilize well your time to avoid rushing which can prompt you into over speeding to catch up with time. Never drive beyond the recommended speed limited as per road signage.
Notice about road conditions
If never drove on Uganda roads, then it’s important to notices the following about roads in Uganda. Though the redevelopment efforts on most roads in Uganda, but roads in Uganda are characterized by holes, speed humps which are mostly common in city centres, sharp corners and hilly terrains which limits your view especially in central, western region.
Be careful when driving here, the marram roads which are a wider spread in rural areas are holey, stony, very muddy and slippery in rainy seasons and dust during the dry seasons. Having a weaker 2-wheel vehicle sometimes makes difficult to maneuver in such roads and the only recommendable are the 4×4 vehicles.
What happens getting an accident on self-drive?
Accidents are unanticipated episodes and once on motorway continually everyone contests not to follow victims. Just know, renting a car in Uganda, these vehicles are comprehensively insured to cover such accidents which can be caused by either you or the other drivers.
As well can crash with any other things, buildings, or other road users and not head-to-head collision. Whatever case it may be, don’t be panic when encountered an accident.
Get off the vehicle when it a serious issue don’t remove the vehicle before the Police comes to measure the incident and go and make it a statement with the police and then work on removing the vehicle after all are covered to ease the insurance claiming process.