Road-related incidents, globally, account for approximately 1.19 million deaths every year, with a further 20-50 million injured.
When travelling, there are additional challenges to take into consideration:
Fatigue
Jet lag takes a toll on everyone, and it can seriously impair your driving, situational awareness and reaction time. It’s easy to get lost in the unfamiliar, especially when you’re tired.
Unfamiliar Culture
Driving cultures range from driving on the opposite side of the road, to less use of signalling or excessive use of horns. Not having knowledge of the local etiquette can quickly lead to confusion.
Overcrowding
Overcrowded roads filled with mixed-use traffic – drivers, pedestrians and even animals create a highly stressful and chaotic environment to navigate.
Poor Infrastructure
Lack of sufficient lighting, uneven road surfaces and an absence of warning signs, safe crossing points or upcoming dangers such as cliffs or hidden roads.
Lack of Management
Inadequate law enforcement for road safety rules, meaning lower safety compliance and a higher chance of incidents.
Unsafe Vehicles
Broken seatbelts, missing airbags, cars poorly maintained or non-standard safety regulations.
Inadequate post-accident care
Injury care after a car accident is extremely critical and time-sensitive, with delays of minutes making the difference between life and death. Certain destinations simply do not have enough hospitals with adequate facilities.
Journey management is designed to effectively manage the pre-trip, on-trip and post-trip stages to limit your exposure to hazards, reduce unnecessary travel and control risks faced on the road. Given the number of variables faced when travelling, there is no ‘one size fits all’ – a customised plan is developed for each destination.