All motorists need to be careful on the roads, but unfortunately, female drivers need to pay extra attention and remain vigilant at all times. Whether it’s during the day or night, women who drive alone need to take a few additional precautions. Here are a few safety tips to remember the next time you are… Read more »
Motorist Resources
Think twice before sending that text while driving
Smartphones have made it easy for us to stay connected at all times. But sending text messages, checking work emails or your Facebook wall whilst driving, poses serious safety risks to yourself and other motorists. According to BusinessTech, South Africa has one of the highest road accident rates in the world. Using a mobile device while… Read more »
Driving through areas of civil unrest
This is a topic that isn’t spoken about very often – probably because it’s not something we like to think about or expect to happen, when we climb behind the wheel of our car. However, following recent events, it’s wise to always be prepared for such an eventuality. According to the Automobile Association of South… Read more »
The lost art of indicating
Forget distracted driving. A new study shows that there’s a far greater roadway hazard responsible for over two million accidents per year. Travelling on South African roads can be a scary experience for any road user, particularly when motorists carelessly disobey the rules of the road, displaying reckless and dangerous driving habits. A research study… Read more »
You thought it was just a piece of glass
Your windscreen is the one part of your car that you use the most, but think the least about. Whether you are driving down the road or parked outside your house, it is your key to the outside world and it’s a very important piece of glass that allows you to see everything that is… Read more »
A Circle of Confusion
How many times have you arrived at a traffic circle and are met with confused faces staring at you from over a steering wheel? One person goes, another stops, another zooms past giving you a not-so-complimentary look and before you know it, 10 minutes have passed and you still haven’t moved. There is an endless… Read more »
Cyclist safety
With bicycle usage growing in popularity and cyclists being more vulnerable to injury than other road users, preventing injury and fatalities of cyclists, remain a challenge for cities not only in South Africa, but globally. While increased bike use is good for the environment and personal fitness, it can create tension between cyclists, motorists and… Read more »
Comfort and convenience with cruise control
Motor enthusiasts would agree that the luxury vehicles of today, has come a long way since the first automobile of the late 1800’s. With the latest in safety features and comfort, motorists now enjoy effortless driving pleasure. One such feature enjoyed by many, is cruise control. Since its launch in the 1900’s, motorists have enjoyed… Read more »
Shocking Festive Season Road Statistics Released
The road accident statistics for the festive season was released in January by Transport Minister Dipuo Peters. From the 1st of December 2015 to the 11th of January 2016 there was an increase of 14% compare to the same time during 2014 and an estimated 1,755 fatalities was reported on South African roads. It is… Read more »