Sharing the Road with Trucks
Introduction Road crashes with heavy vehicles are receiving much more media attention than that of passenger vehicles. The carnage from these crashes are simply much scarier and thought-provoking than...
View ArticleSafety around Trucks with FleetWatch
Sharing the Road in Harmony Basic driving habits practised by motorists when sharing the road with trucks could save many lives. Here are a few tips: Avoid Blind Spots 70% of all truck-related car...
View ArticleGoldwagen and Road Safety
Vehicle factors are one of the contributors to road crashes in South Africa. To reduce road fatalities we need to not only address human factors and driver fitness, but also vehicle factors and the...
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 ArticleSafe Driving at Sunrise and Sunset / Dusk and Dawn
Introduction We strive to keep road users safe 24/7. Our drivers, bikers, cyclists and pedestrians are challenged daily by other road users, traffic, road and even weather conditions. We share...
View ArticlePedestrian Safety in South Africa
Pedestrian fatalities remain a major concern for road safety and health authorities, especially in middle and lower-income countries. The Arrive Alive Website receives information daily about fatal...
View ArticleThe Child Pedestrian and Blind Spots Around Trucks
On the Arrive Alive website, we share information on defensive driving behavior and sharing the roads safely with other road users. This includes the need for an alertness to specific high-risk areas...
View ArticleVisibility and Road Safety
Background information: Be Visible Be Seen Seeing and being seen are fundamental pre-requisites for the safety of all road users. Inadequate visibility is an important factor that influences the risk...
View ArticleRoad Safety and the Child Pedestrian
Introduction During recent years the road fatalities among pedestrians in South Africa have remained at 35-40% of the total road fatalities. Many socioeconomic factors are contributing to the horrific...
View ArticleSafety of Pedestrians
Walking in Traffic The safety of pedestrians is one of the major concerns for the transport and traffic authorities in South Africa. There are at present several initiatives to enhance pedestrian...
View ArticleScholar Patrol and Road Safety
Background Info to Scholar Patrol / School Patrol Scholar Patrol is an important part of road safety education and essential to enhancing the safety of our scholars at their schools. Not only does it...
View ArticlePreventing Crashes into Pedestrians
Many road fatalities are caused by accidents wherein pedestrians are involved. Many of these fatalities may be prevented through the application of some basic principles. The following safety hints...
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 ArticlePartnership Opportunities
Herewith some extra info on the Arrive Alive initiative and how the Partnering works: Also, view the Infographic for 2019 The website and our road safety blogs are not funded by the Department of...
View ArticleThe Child Pedestrian and Blind Spots Around Trucks
On the Arrive Alive website, we share information on defensive driving behaviour and sharing the roads safely with other road users. This includes the need for alertness to specific high-risk areas and...
View ArticlePedestrian Safety in South Africa
Pedestrian fatalities remain a major concern for road safety and health authorities, especially in middle and lower-income countries. The Arrive Alive Website receives information daily about fatal...
View ArticleVisibility and Road Safety
Background information: Be Visible Be Seen Seeing and being seen are fundamental pre-requisites for the safety of all road users. Inadequate visibility is an important factor that influences the risk...
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 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 Quality Auto Parts and Safety on the Road
On the Arrive Alive website, we emphasize the importance of vehicle roadworthiness and maintenance. The auto parts industry plays a significant role in enabling vehicle owners and mechanics to keep...
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