TRACassist helped many road users between January and August 2009

The N4 Toll Route Update for September 2009 provide important insights to the assistance rendered by the Toll Concesionaire/ Operator on the N4. We would like to share some of the information revealed:

KEEP N4 EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY

While veld fires remain a threat during the current dry weather, road users are also warned that the first summer rains may cause hazardous conditions on the road. Exercise caution during difficult driving conditions and adopt defensive driving techniques when visibility is poor.

TRAC’S ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ALWAYS ON STAND-BY

Trans African Concessions, the toll concessionaire operating the N4 Toll Route, offers a value added emergency, breakdown and rescue service, TRACassist, on the N4 between Pretoria and Komatipoort.

More than 1000 road users needed help

TRACassist provided roadside assistance to 1307 road users between January and August 2009. The majority needed help with mechanical problems and flat tyres. Help was also needed to remove broken down vehicles from the road, and to provide fuel.

TRACassist is available 24/7 to anyone experiencing an emergency along the route. The TRACassist team will come to your rescue when you need it most, and will remain with you until your vehicle can move again, or has been towed away. The based call-out and support service is offered as a free service. Should other independent service providers be required to provide more specialised services, those providers will charge for their service.

Call TRACassist during emergencies, when in distress, or to report hazardous incidents, stray animals and veld fires: 0800 TRAC N4 (0800 8722 64)

The main causes of accidents for 2009 (up to date) are:

 Negligent driving
 Speeding
 Blow-out of tyres
 Mechanical failure
 Falling asleep

It is helpful to bear the above in mind and take the necessary precautionary measures to minimise the likelihood of causing an accident.

Expected peak traffic days

The following peak traffic days are expected:

 September 23, 2009
 September 27, 2009
 October 03, 2009

Also view the Trac N4 website