Buying Vehicles at an Auction
Introduction It is essential for road safety that road users share our roads in vehicles that are roadworthy, well maintained and insured. Few vehicle owners are fortunate to buy a brand new vehicle....
View ArticleThe Online Vehicle Retail Market and Safely Selling Vehicles Online
Introduction The South African vehicle market is, despite a challenging economic environment, a growing market. At 1 April 2017, there were in excess of 12 million registered vehicles in South Africa....
View ArticleSafety from Vehicle Scams and Fraudsters when Buying and Selling Vehicles
Introduction During a tough economic environment, many purchasing decisions are based not on thoughtfulness but on desperation. This is a time when buyers and sellers of vehicles need to be extra...
View ArticleAutomotive glass and its role in vehicle safety
There is far more to a modern windscreen than meets the eye. It is a core component as it forms part of the structural frame and integrity of your vehicle. Your windscreen acts as a shield against road...
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 ArticleEmergency Response Time and Response to Road Crashes
Few road users are aware of the factors that could determine the time needed to respond to a vehicle accident. It is important for road users to be aware of these factors as well as steps that they can...
View ArticleSafety on the Road when Responding to an Emergency Call
Introduction With so much crime and road crash across South Africa daily, we need to consider the challenges facing our first responders. Do they manage to provide a response that is fast and effective...
View ArticleRoadside Assistance and Road Safety
Introduction and History As long as there has been travel by road there has been a need for roadside assistance. The earliest formalized roadside assistance includes in the UK the Royal Automobile Club...
View ArticleCrime as a Threat to Road Safety in South Africa
South Africans live in a country blessed with beauty and diversity. We share a country with a colourful history having overcome rather significant and unique challenges. However proudly South African,...
View ArticleProject Help and Road Safety
Introduction On the Arrive Alive website and associated safety portals, we discuss how South Africans can be safe not only from road crashes and crime but also from medical incidents and other...
View ArticleSafety with Grass Cutting, Vegetation Control and Roadside Maintenance
Introduction On the Arrive Alive website, we have revealed that South Africa has the 10th largest road network in the world - approximately 750,000 km. It should be clear from this that roadside...
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 ArticleSafe Driving with Trucks in Strong Winds
Not many South Africans are aware that their country has the 10th largest road network in the world. Our large road transport network means that during the daily course of their duties, our truck...
View ArticleSafe Driving with Trucks in Heavy Rain and in Bad Weather
On the Arrive Alive website we find a rather comprehensive section on safe driving in heavy rains and bad weather, but not so much info on the challenges encountered by our truck drivers in these...
View ArticleDriving in Winter / Driving on Snow and Ice
Driving in winter may be hazardous for the unprepared and inexperienced driver. Although South Africa is not as well known for extreme winter conditions, such conditions may be extremely hazardous and...
View ArticleSafety, Prevention and Treatment from Burns
Burns in South Africa: Who is at risk? There is a high incidence of burn injuries in South Africa. The root causes of this need to be addressed, but simply being aware of the risks is enough to...
View ArticlePacking The Vehicle Safely For The Road Trip
Planning the Journey What you will pack for the road trip and much of how you will pack depend on how far you are to drive and the reason for your travels. There are a multitude of factors affecting...
View ArticleSafe Driving and Reversing Safely
Introduction In road safety education much time and effort are spent on avoiding road crashes such as the head-on, rear-end and vehicle rollover crashes. Too little attention is given to road crashes...
View ArticleThe Emergency First Aid Kit and Safety on the Road
The Emergency Medical Kit and Safety on the Road We should always do our best to be prepared to respond to any emergency. Even though we may not be trained medical professionals there are often small...
View ArticleA First Aid Kit for Motorcyclists
We always advise motorists to have a first aid kit in the boot of their vehicles. But what about our bikers/ motorcyclists? When selecting your First Aid Kit (FAK) as a motorcyclist it is not the same...
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