Motorcycle Safety and Preventing Rider Fatigue
We often discuss the dangers of driver fatigue/ tiredness and drowsiness when driving. These messages are usually targeted at the motorist and truck driver – but what about our motorcyclist/ biker and...
View ArticleArrive Alive Online Report 2014
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View ArticleRidesharing / Carpooling
Ridesharing/ Carpooling and Road Safety Background Information During Transport Month 2006, the Department of Transport, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Transport, Roads and Public Works,...
View ArticleEmergency Medical Services and Reflecting on Festive Season 2014/ 2015
Our Emergency Medical Services deserve all our respect for their hard work in often very challenging conditions. During 2014 we shared some insights on their daily activities in a page titled “Day in...
View ArticleGuide to safety and driving on safari / driving in the nature reserve
Introduction / Background Few things can beat the exhilaration of a safari game drive – the African wildlife viewing experience using a vehicle. This has become the conventional way to experience...
View ArticleRoad Safety Tips 24/7
#contentcontainer ul { line-height: 1.5; } The Arrive Alive Road Safety website would like to share Road Safety Suggestions not only for the Festive Season and Easter - but for every day and all hours...
View ArticleFollowing Distances and Road Crashes
Following Distances The Dangers of Tailgating / Insufficient Following Distances Most rear-end collisions are caused when drivers do not obey sufficient following distances. This is also known as...
View ArticleHijacking and Road Safety
Hijacking in South Africa Carjackings between April 2005 and March 2006 = 12,825 Truck Hijackings between April 2005 and March 2006 = 829 The SAPS Strategic Plan (2004 – 2007) includes four key...
View ArticleHands-Free, Distracted Driving and Road Safety
Introduction to Distracted Driving and Hands-Free Devices The safest way to drive is to have all your attention focused on the road ahead and with both hands on the wheel. In modern vehicles and with...
View ArticleAvoiding Distractions whilst Driving
It is important to stay alert at all times – and to act with extreme caution when climbing behind the steering wheel of a vehicle. Not only does the driver have to avoid distractions – but passengers...
View ArticleBuying GPS: What do I need to look for?
Introduction: GPS Tracking Devices are versatile and useful consumer technology systems. There are four main types of GPS units; the car navigation system, the portable outdoors unit, the marine...
View ArticleCellular Technology and Road Safety
Background Information The dangers of cellular phones to road safety are well debated and documented. It is an offence to hold and use a cellphone or other electronic communication device such as...
View ArticleHijack Prevention Guidelines
Introduction: It has become increasingly difficult to steal motor vehicles, with all the anti-theft devices, such as immobilisers, gear-locks, etc. These steps have resulted in a dramatic increase in...
View ArticleTruck Hijackings, Crime and Road Safety
Introduction: Truck Hijackings: Investigation and Analysis In recent years we have become aware of an increase in road related crimes. Not only have we reported on the hijackings, car theft and...
View ArticleMotorcycle Safety and Wearing a Safe Helmet
In the Development of the Arrive Alive we have always emphasized that a thoughtful driver / rider is a safer driver/ rider. We believe that our road users should be provided with all the necessary...
View ArticleRoad Safety and Your Windscreen
Background information The windscreen is an often neglected component of the vehicle. The windscreen is much more important than a mere screen between you and other road users. The safety needs stretch...
View ArticleWindscreen Diagnostics
Introduction: On the Arrive Alive website we find a detailed discussion on the importance of the windscreen for road safety. We emphasize the importance of visibility through the windscreen for...
View ArticleCracked Windshield, Safe Driving and the Law
Introduction Windscreen damage remains a hazard and reality experienced by all South African motorists. Although windshield damage can result from a variety of causes, the most common is flying rocks...
View ArticleTexting and Distracted Driving
Introduction and Background Distracted driving is described as an epidemic sweeping our roads. This topic is receiving much attention internationally and we would like to discuss in this section of the...
View ArticleRoad Safety Conferences
Road Safety Conferences The Arrive Alive web site supports those individuals and institutions who take the initiative to arrange road safety conferences in South Africa. We believe that this...
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