Grab shares safety driving tips as PH prepares for ‘Ompong’

Grab Philippines on Thursday shared safety driving tips for riders and its driver-partners amid the nationwide preparation for Typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut).

https://www.facebook.com/notes/grab/a-safety-advisory-for-our-grab-community/2013700198686312/

Here are the safety driving tips posted in the company’s official Facebook page:

• Maintain distance of 4 to 5 seconds for cars in front of you. It gives you additional time to react as visibility is reduced during heavy rain.
• Turn on the headlight. It increases how far you can see. This also gives additional indication of your location to other vehicles front of you.
• Use your windshield wiper. Adjust the speed depending on the rain.
• If road is closed, don’t try to drive around the barricade. The road is closed for a reason.
• Reduce speed by 6 kilometers per hour to any maximum speed indicated that is more than 55 kilometers per hour to avoid hydroplaning.
• Watch out for falling trees or posts most specially during strong winds.

The ride-hailing company also listed the service hotlines and other emergency services in the Grab app.

1. Immediately call Grab’s customer service hotlines or use the help center to report concerns. Customer service team is prepared to handle calls and help passengers and drivers who may experience problems with their trips.

   PH Hotline Numbers:

   8837100 – Driver hotline
   8837101 – Peer hotline
   8837107 – Passenger hotline
   8837117 – Platinum passenger
   8837123 – GrabFood hotline
   8837137 – Shopee hotline

   2. Use the emergency feature found in the menu button of your Grab app. The feature will connect you directly to 911 in case of emergency. Make sure to register three emergency contacts. They will automatically receive an sms with your ride details.

   3. Monitor the flood condition near your area. Grab will also send safety precautions and typhoon updates. Grab driver-partners and peers can use the Ka-Grab Community app to monitor updates and support services offered by Grab. /ee