Monthly Motor - September 2014

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from the publisher Checking Yourself On The Road Taking a break It’s important to plan ahead before hitting the road - and particularly when going on a long journey. Fatigue is a major contributing factors to the high number of crashes, as it slows down the driver’s responsive reactions to a hazardous situation. When planning a long trip, if you are feeling tired, then rather postpone. Get some rest and start your journey feeling fresh and energised to ensure you’re alert. It’s also important that as the driver, your seat is in a comfortable and upright position. Stopping regularly - every two hours or 200kms is widely recommended - as this will improve your physical and mental condition, in order to reduce driving fatigue. Shoes Most people don’t realise the difference that driving in the wrong shoes can make until it’s too late - and their foot slips off one of the pedals. Avoid driving in high heels, flip flops or barefoot - go for comfortable, flat shoes with non-slip soles, as your best bet for safe driving. Hands on steering wheel - eyes on the road Try not to let yourself get distracted from the road ahead and the vehicles around you. The following are the major culprits: Eating while driving: Often we think that a take away will save time. This places you and your passengers in danger. Rather stop and eat comfortably. Fussing over a passenger: Small children in particular can be hugely distracting to a driver. When taking a long journey with small children, try to time your trip around times when the children will be asleep. Ensure they’re safely strapped in and that you have another adult in the car with you that can fuss over restless children, and deal with the distractions, as they occur. Fiddling with the GPS: Rather ensure you have your destination set and route mapped out before you start driving. Also, use of a hands-free kit that places the GPS unit on your windscreen, but not in the direct line of sight. Fidgeting while driving: This may include smoking, phone calls or texting, looking for music and even selfgrooming, any of which can distract your attention from the road and your hands from the steering wheel. Rushing Arriving safely at your destination - and every time - is such an understated aspect of the journey in your life, so why rush? Plan ahead, be patient, courteous and vigilant to other road users and enjoy the drive. Travel safely on long trips and do have fun at your destination(s). Dr. Hanningtone Gaya PhD EBS Publisher/CEO Media 7 Magazines Group ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS MANAGING EDITOR Dr. Hanningtone Gaya +254 722 74 22 87 gaya@wananchi.com gaya@media7groupkenya.com EDITOR Jude Gaya +254-722-224347 judegaya@gmail.com CONTRIBUTORS David Hoonigan Evan Reddy Jay Suave Jude Gaya GRAPHIC DESIGNER Patrick Sikuku patricksikuku@gmail.com +254 722 76 22 95 PUBLISHED BY Media 7 Group Kenya LTD +254 723 72 08 48 +254 710 20 98 71 ADVERTISING Dr. Hanningtone Gaya gaya@wananchi.com info@media7groupkenya.com +254 722 74 22 87 DISTRIBUTED BY Nation Marketing & Publishing A Division of Nation Media Group Tel: +254-20-32-88581/8588/8574 2 MOTOR SEPTEMBER 2014
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Page 6 and 7: CONTENTS Santiusae demrae Volume 22
Page 8: Santiusae HEADLIGHT demrae Checklis
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Page 14 and 15: Santiusae TEST DRIVE demrae AUDI S3
Page 16 and 17: TEST DRIVE litres. We all know car
Page 18 and 19: FIRST IMPRESSION Hyundai Elantra Ke
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Page 22 and 23: WISH LIST Alfa 4C Feisty Italian Sc
Page 24 and 25: READERS’ CHOICE JEEP CHEROKEE Ref
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Page 39 and 40: ENGINES For the time being, the Qas
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Verdict Even though BMW has concent
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Acceleration: 0-100kph in 8.7sec T
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many cat faces while serenading the
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But sometimes it pays to look aroun
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plenty of electric adjustment, incl
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