Road Safety Tips for the Festive Season from ArriveAlive.co.za
Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s license with you. Plan the route to your holiday destination and allow yourself enough time to reach the destination Make sure that your vehicle is in...
View ArticleSafe Driving in Heavy Traffic
Introduction As urbanisation drives many to the cities and vehicle ownership increases, road users have to prepare themselves with the skills and attitude required to drive in heavy traffic much more...
View ArticleChild Restraints and Road Safety
Introduction to Child Restraints and Road Safety Increasing motorization worldwide has brought more crashes and injuries to vehicle occupants, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. One of...
View ArticleSafety from Falls, Falling Objects and Crush Injuries
The Arrive Alive website regularly receives reports of pedestrians and other road users injured in some sort of “Fall”. This includes incidents where objects fall onto them as well as themselves...
View ArticleGuardrails, Road Barriers and Road Safety
Introduction During recent years we have often shared road crash reports where road users crashed into guardrails and road barriers. In some incidents, we witnessed rather horrific injuries, and these...
View ArticleInformation on how to become a Paramedic
Paramedic and EMS Training in South Africa Many young South Africans wish to become paramedics, however many do not know what the requirements, different training options are and how to access them....
View ArticleHow do I become a Paramedic?
Paramedic and EMS Training in South Africa Many young South Africans wish to become paramedics, however many do not know what the requirements, different training options are and how to access them....
View ArticleVehicle Maintenance and Repair
Background info Road Safety requires not only driver fitness but vehicle fitness. A well-maintained vehicle not only speaks volumes about the owner but will protect the owner on the road. Many...
View ArticleSafe Driving in Heavy Traffic
Introduction As urbanisation drives many to the cities and vehicle ownership increases, road users have to prepare themselves with the skills and attitude required to drive in heavy traffic much more...
View ArticleSafe Driving and Understanding your Brake System
Usually, we don't think much about our car's brakes. We step on the pedal and the car slows down or stops, and that's it. Consider, though, that a driver steps on the brakes tens of thousands of times...
View ArticleLane Splitting Advice and Guidelines for Bikers from the Experts
With rising fuel prices and traffic congestion, more road users are looking towards alternative transport to get them to and from work. We have seen an increase in the numbers of motorcycles on our...
View ArticleVehicle Checklist, Roadworthiness and Safe Driving
Before every drive, we need to perform a few safety checks in and around the vehicle. When we go for a long drive such as for the holidays this is even more important and the list to check becomes a...
View ArticleBuying a Motorbike and Safety on the Road
Daydreaming about hitting the open road on 2-wheels, wind in your face, on your favourite motorcycle? It’s a fantasy for some, and a reality for most, but the situation isn’t quite as carefree. Buying...
View ArticleBrakes/Braking and Road Safety
Introduction to Brakes and Road Safety The ability to brake safely is an important requirement for safe driving. Safe Braking is especially important for the most vulnerable road users such as...
View ArticleBuying a Vehicle, Vehicle Finance and Road Safety
Driver and vehicle fitness are important requirements for road users to share the roads safely. Vehicle owners should be enabled to make informed decisions on the roads daily, not only with regards to...
View ArticleVehicle Modifications, Alterations and Road Safety
Manufacturers deliver vehicles which cater for the average driver and have settings that will provide the best (erring on the conservative) in terms of longevity, economy, ride comfort, performance....
View ArticleVehicle maintenance and safety guide to roadworthiness of vehicles
Vehicle roadworthiness is one of the important requirements for the safety of all our road users. On the Arrive Alive website, we refer to contributing factors to vehicle crashes concerning three...
View ArticleVehicle Maintenance and Repair
Background info Road Safety requires not only driver fitness but vehicle fitness. A well-maintained vehicle not only speaks volumes about the owner but will protect the owner on the road. Many...
View ArticleSafety of workers and flagmen in areas of road construction
Workers in areas of road construction are worthy of protection. On the Arrive Alive website, we find information on safe driving in areas of construction activity. The most important safety precaution...
View ArticleRoad Safety near Construction Zones / Roadworks
Introduction and Overview Increased infrastructure spending and funding for road construction have led to a significant increase in the number of highway construction projects around South Africa. The...
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