Over the coming month business operations will be affected by the many public holidays. Yet, despite this road safety cannot take a break especially during the critical Easter period. Consequently, MasterDrive will remain open on selected public holidays throughout this period, ensuring continuous support for clients during one of the year’s most dangerous times on South African roads.
With Easter traditionally recording the second-highest road fatality rate of the year, MasterDrive is committed to ensuring organisations maintain their safety standards despite the numerous holidays. The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says: “MasterDrive is available to accommodate clients’ training needs.
“The shortened work month often puts pressure on organisations to meet their health and safety requirements in a compressed timeframe. By remaining operational during selected holidays, we are helping our clients fulfil their compliance obligations without compromise.”
Road safety statistics consistently show that holiday periods present elevated risks for all road users. Last year, 236 fatal crashes were recorded over the Easter weekend alone. “This highlights the critical importance of remaining committed to road safety strategy, including meeting training schedules.
“Health and safety requirements do not take holidays, and neither do the risks on our roads. MasterDrive is dedicated to supporting our clients in maintaining their safety protocols regardless of the calendar. In fact, road safety becomes an even more critical focus as drivers cope with increased traffic and employees travel for the holiday period.”
MasterDrive encourages all organisations to prioritise driver training ahead of the Easter period and avoid sacrificing training to account for the shorter month. “Preparation is key to preventing accidents during high-risk travel times. Ensure you do not send your team onto the road this Easter period without the necessary skills to safely return afterwards,” says Herbert.
For more information on availability or to book training, contact MasterDrive by emailing info@masterdrive.co.za or calling 086 110 0618 for more information.