safety

  1. OnlyOneKenobi

    App recommendations: monitoring Android phone from iPhone

    Looking for a way to track GPS location of an Android device belonging to a family member from an iPhone. There seem to be various options and I don’t currently have an Android device to test with and want to get some feedback on the best apps for this purpose so I can get it up and running when...
  3. The_Librarian

    [The Register] EV's may be more damaging to road surfaces

    https://www.theregister.com/2023/01/12/ev_weight_ntsb_death/
  4. G

    Bambino Baby Safety Gate for Stairs (Pressure Fit ) FOR SALE

    Item: Bambino Pressure Fit Baby Safety Gate for Stairs FOR SALE Age: 4 years Price: R800 R750 R700 Payment Method Accepted: Cash Warranty: No Packaging: Yes Condition: Excellent. Location: Centurion/Midrand Reason: Kids grew up. Shipping: Awkward. Collection: Sure Link...
  5. LCBXX

    Upcoming Firearm Training Courses & Shoots (2022)

    A thought prompted by reading through @Foxhound5366's EDC Thread: How about a thread where we post upcoming firearm courses, skills-builders and shoots. I hope it improves on the perception of legal firearm ownership and also encourages firearm owners to keep learning by shooting more. I'll...
  6. F

    Suggestions on where to put batteries

    Hi, I have 2x 12v 105ah batteries and an inverter to run my TV and a couple of things. In my old house they used to be in a wooden box outside, but now this is not really an option, (there are no properly covered area outside the house). There is space _under_ the house and it is fairly well...
  7. S

    Paperclip in tire

    Asking this on behalf of a friend. According to him, he drove over a nail like object that was about as thick as a paperclip but was quite hard to bend (probably steel), the item pierced the tyre tread approximately 1cm (maybe less) in the thread but from an angle, unfortunately he didn't pull...
  8. K

    Buying a home in Fontainebleau Randburg - Safety concerns

    Hi Guys My wife and I are looking to buy a property in Fontainebleau Randburg , as we are relocating to JHB and work close to Cresta. Please could anyone familiar with this area provide some guidance in terms of the safety/crime in this area and if it is a good area overall. I have noticed that...
  9. Bresder

    Has anyone used a VPN in South Africa?

    I'm looking for a VPN to use or not sure if I should use one. Does it matter which device I use?
  10. S

    To buy a Citi Golf or not?

    Hi guys I hope you can help me out, I bought a second-hand Ford Fiesta off of gumtree after a very serious hi-jacking and out of desperation I bought it, blinded by the cheaper price and the look of a new(er) car. Now, after having to replace the Welch plugs and tappet cover after owning the...
  11. R

    Where's a good hiding spot to put the Anti Hijack button but still in arms reach?

    Looking for a spot. Thanks!
  12. newklear

    Best Place for Good Quality of Life and Safety

    Taking into account, current and projected quality of life and safety, which of these places would you consider to be the best choice to live in? Family, Career, Cost of living and Finance is not a factor, everything else is. You can select maximum 3 Options. i.e 2 from the list and one of your...
  13. Kevin Lancaster

    Your online safety and data security is your personal responsibility

    Your online safety and data security is your personal responsibility Staying safe online and securing your information is as much your responsibility as it is your bank or telecommunications provider’s.
  14. B

    Hyundai i10 tyres

    Hey Guise, I have decided to tap into the wisdom of the Mybroadband forum members regarding new tyres. I have recently come to the conclusion that my i10 requires two new front tyres as the wheel alignment was out and the inside thread is at it's limit (outside is still fine :(), but I...
  15. HAL 9000

    Feds: Fiat Chrysler Misled Safety Regulators, Failed At Recalls

    A public whipping is indeed what Fiat Chrysler is getting at a public hearing in Washington D.C. today, where officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration accused the automaker of violating safety laws and misleading them about recalls. The Detroit News’ David Shepardson...
  16. NeonNinja

    Driving with Earphones?

    With the recent news of this poor man "smashed into mincemeat", earphones (headphones?) being his fatal detriment, got me thinking. I see lots and lots (trend?) of people driving with their earphones. Risk much? Do you do it, why?
  17. HAL 9000

    We The Crash Test Dummies - Indian Vehicle Safety Standards reduced

    The government is trying to water down the safety standards for cars to suit Indian carmakers and Indian conditions. A close examination of the BN VSAP—or Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Programme—reveals that the specifications of many safety standards, including crash tests, have been...
  18. Rouxenator

    Nifty or Gimmick?

    From the friendly folks that brought you the road sign reading camera, should you not be paying attention while driving, there is a new trick. SBSA, or Side Blind Spot Alert, is demonstrated by EuroNCAP in this short video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR3CshSkruc Nifty safety feature...
  19. HAL 9000

    Danger Ahead: Airbags may have made a difference

    Most mid-segment cars in India are priced higher than corresponding models in markets such as the US or Europe, but fall short of safety standards. Airbags may have made a difference in Gopinath Munde’s case. Here’s a what-if situation: Would last week’s accident involving Union Rural...
  20. HAL 9000

    Peters: Research into fiery crashes needed

    First we had a KwaZulu-Natal co-operative governance and traditional affairs MEC, Nomsa Dube, wanting to research the cause of lightning, now the Transport Minister, Dipuo Peters, wants to find out why vehicles burst into flames after collisions! THAT WAS THEN...
  21. HAL 9000

    Watch The Minivan Crash Test An Expert Calls 'Among The Worst' Ever

    "A person experiencing this would be lucky to ever walk normally again," said the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Dave Zuby in response to the small overlap crash test performance of the Nissan Quest minivan. It's quite gnarly. The small overlap crash is something new and the vehicle...
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