Partnership 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 ArticleToll Roads in South Africa
Why have toll roads? Roads form the main artery of economic competitiveness, growth and social development. To Build roads costs billions of rands. Toll roads assist us in meeting the demands of social...
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 ArticleSaferDrivesSaferLives - Mahindra and Vehicle Safety
Early in 2021, the Global New Car Assessment Programme, the worldwide authority on vehicle safety and crash testing, announced that Mahindra’s XUV300 compact SUV is the safest car that it has ever...
View ArticleCycling Safety
Cycling safety has become a major concern on the South Africa roads as there has been a significant increase in the number of fatal road crashes and accidents involving cyclists. The Road Traffic...
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 ArticleThe South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) and Road Safety
Who is the SATMC? The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) was established in 1970 as an industry association representing the interests of the local tyre manufacturers, namely...
View ArticleHow To Become a Traffic Trainee
Traffic enforcement is one of the most important requirements to enhance road safety. For this, it is also important to have many dedicated and well-trained traffic officers. But how do I become a...
View ArticleCar Keys, Lost Keys and Vehicle Security
Don't you just love the feeling when you receive the keys to your new car? But what is it that you love about it? It's not the actual keys unless you're driving a very premium brand, right? It's the...
View ArticleSafety, Prevention and Treatment of 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 ArticleSafety With Gas
Instruction With the term “load shedding” becoming a reality for many South Africans there has been an increased focus on gas as a fuel in heating appliances, cooking equipment etc. The term “LPG” is...
View ArticleInsurance Brokers, Clients, and Claim Repudiation
Insurance Brokers are more than specialists at reducing the cost of insurance. Any Broker worth their salt would develop a long-standing relationship with their clients, advise them towards a product...
View ArticleThe U-Turn as a Threat to Road Safety
Introduction The U-Turn remains one of the most dangerous driver manoeuvres on roads worldwide. Paramedics respond daily to severe trauma from crashes that could have been prevented had it not been for...
View ArticleArrestor Beds and Road Safety
Do you know what is an arrestor bed? A definition found on the internet describes an arrestor bed as “an area of a special material designed to stop a runaway vehicle. Arrestor beds include Engineered...
View ArticleAirbags and Vehicle Occupant Safety
Wearing seatbelts is the Law for all vehicle occupants! Buckling up is simply the best way to protect both drivers and passengers. This is a message we will continue to emphasise in every road safety...
View ArticlePacking The Vehicle Safely For The Road Trip
Planning the Journey What you will pack for the road trip and how you will pack depends on how far you are to drive and the reason for your travels. There is a multitude of factors affecting the...
View ArticleMotorcycle Safety and Riding in Winter and on Icy Roads
On the Arrive Alive Website, with the assistance of the Motorcycle Safety Academy, we have shared information with our bikers on some of the techniques required for driving in bad weather. There are...
View ArticleImperial - your "Gateway to Africa"
Imperial launched its milestone 'Gateway to Africa' campaign in July 2021. It is Imperial's strategic intent to become a 'One Imperial' business and serve as the 'Gateway to Africa' to its clients,...
View ArticlePromote buckling up and save a child’s life - A Medical Perspective
Introduction Despite Legislation requiring passengers to be Buckled Up, too many South Africans still fail to ensure that all passengers are safely secured inside their vehicles. Transport authorities,...
View ArticleCar Seats for Children and Road Safety in South Africa
Introduction: New legislation in South Africa is addressing a void that has for a number of years frustrated all those so deeply concerned with the safety of our children on the roads. The void...
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