Minibus Taxis and Road Safety
Introduction and Background Information The biggest challenge for the Department of Transport is the restructuring of the public transportation system. In South Africa public transportation for the...
View ArticleSwimming Safely and Advice to Prevent Drowning
Drowning and Safety near Water The definition of drowning that was accepted by the World Congress on Drowning in 2002 and subsequently by the World Health Organisation in 2005 is the following:...
View ArticleSkin Cancer and Safety on the Road
Introduction: When we focus on road safety and especially safe driving we tend to focus on those driving behaviours which would reduce collisions and crashes. We tend to neglect the impact that our...
View ArticleChanging the Tyre Safely next to the Road
Introduction and Risks Nobody knows when the need may suddenly arise to change a tyre at the side of the road. It can happen at any time, on any road and in any weather. Despite our safest driving...
View ArticleCrisisOnCall , Emergency Roadside Assistance and Road Safety
Introduction and the Reality of Trauma in South Africa Thousands of road users die on the roads of South Africa every year – and many more are critically injured and disabled. In this section we would...
View ArticleMinibus Taxis and Road Safety
Introduction and Background Information The biggest challenge for the Department of Transport is the restructuring of the public transportation system. In South Africa public transportation for the...
View ArticleSwimming Safely and Advice to Prevent Drowning
Drowning and Safety near Water The definition of drowning that was accepted by the World Congress on Drowning in 2002 and subsequently by the World Health Organisation in 2005 is the following:...
View ArticleSkin Cancer and Safety on the Road
Introduction: When we focus on road safety and especially safe driving we tend to focus on those driving behaviours which would reduce collisions and crashes. We tend to neglect the impact that our...
View ArticleChanging the Tyre Safely next to the Road
Introduction and Risks Nobody knows when the need may suddenly arise to change a tyre at the side of the road. It can happen at any time, on any road and in any weather. Despite our safest driving...
View ArticleCrisisOnCall , Emergency Roadside Assistance and Road Safety
Introduction and the Reality of Trauma in South Africa Thousands of road users die on the roads of South Africa every year – and many more are critically injured and disabled. In this section we would...
View ArticleCar Rental and Consequences of a Crash with the Car Rental Vehicle
Introduction On the Arrive Alive website we offer advice and suggestions on Car Rental and Safe Driving and focus on safety aspects to consider when choosing the car hire vehicle. Even with the best of...
View ArticleAnswering the Question: Who is to blame for the Crash?
During the development of the Arrive Alive website and Car Insurance Blogs we are often approached by road users with the question – “Who is to blame for the crash/ collision?” A road safety website...
View ArticleDefensive Driving and Making Roads Safer
The biggest cause of road crashes in South Africa is driver error. It is generally accepted that 85-90% of road crashes can be attributed to driver error. This includes not only the honest mistake or...
View ArticleCar Rental and Road Safety
Background Information South Africa has become a tourist destination of choice and planning after the World Cup in 2010 will further strive to enhance the safety of visitors. Car Rental companies has...
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 ArticleSafety Precautions when working on your Vehicle
Safety Advice when Working on Your Vehicle Never trust a jack. Rather buy some sturdy stands and use them whenever you need to crawl underneath the car. Remove the earth strap (almost always the...
View ArticleRoad Safety and Traveling with Pets
Background Information Traveling with the family pet is a potential hazard for both the animal and owner. Pets can cause distractions for the driver and sudden stops could cause severe injury or death...
View ArticleEye Protection and Road Safety
Introduction to the Eye Care and Road Safety Our eyes and eyesight are perhaps the most important of our senses on the road. Seeing is a highly active function. Our eyes continually move and adjust,...
View ArticleEye Diseases
Eye Diseases that affect Drivers For most people, driving represents freedom, control and independence. Driving enables us to get to the places we want to go to at our own convenience. More...
View ArticleAccident Scene Safety
Introduction to Accident Scene Safety An accident scene can be a hectic place with a lot of things going on at once. Accident scenes are often chaotic and difficult to secure with so many people...
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