Child 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 ArticleBike Safety and Safe Riding on Dirt
We are fortunate to have experts offer advice on various aspects of riding and driving across all surfaces. With the kind permission of Hein Jonker from the Motorcycle Safety Institute, we would like...
View ArticleLighting, Head Lamps and Spot Lights on Vehicles and Rules of the Road
There is often much confusion amongst vehicle owners about the lights they are allowed to fit on their vehicles. Much of this is uncertainty pertaining to the terminology of what a headlamp is and what...
View ArticleRoadCover and Personal Injury Claims to the Road Accident Fund
We can do our very best to create awareness of road safety and safe driving on the Arrive Alive Road Safety website. The reality is however that many crashes will still occur and many innocent drivers...
View ArticleThe Road Accident Lawyer and Claims from Road Crashes
Road Crashes and Legal Assistance in Claims from the RAF Introduction A very real threat for South Africans is becoming the victim of a road crash. The Department of Transport has revealed in a 2015...
View ArticleRoad Safety Conferences
The Arrive Alive website supports those individuals and institutions who take the initiative to arrange road safety conferences in South Africa. We believe that this contributes to greater awareness of...
View ArticleSafe Driving and Safety on our Roads During Summer
Summertime in the Southern Hemisphere coincides with the festive season and end-of-year travels. It is well-known for long drives to our beautiful beaches as well as inland journeys to various nature...
View ArticleSafe Transport of Dangerous Goods
South Africa is well known for a rich history in mining and the export of mineral resources. With the 10th largest road network in the world and a heavy reliance on road freight transport, it is to be...
View ArticleSafely Securing Loads during Transport
Large quantities of freight are transported on our roads daily. To share roads safely and responsibly with other road users there is an onus on the operator to ensure that these loads are safely...
View ArticleSpeedFOX and Road Safety
Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) technology that is so evolved it provides predictable, real-time, location-aware speed control that saves your business time and money. Speed Control at The Pedal...
View ArticleE-Hailing Taxi Services and Road Safety
Introduction Technology and smartphone apps have changed the way most of us gain access to taxi services. The E-Hailing taxi services industry has become a major role player in public transport. Even...
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 ArticleAutomotive Glass and Its Role in Vehicle Safety - The Second Edition
In a previous analysis, we said that there’s more to a modern windscreen than meets the eye. A windscreen today is a core component that forms part of the structural frame and integrity of your...
View ArticleAdvanced Driving, Defensive Driving and Road Safety
Definition and Background Advanced Driving has been described as: “The ability to control the position and speed of the vehicle safely, systematically and smoothly, using road and traffic conditions to...
View ArticleRoad Safety Tips for the Festive Season
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 ArticleABC of Accident and Crash Investigation
Stanley Bezuidenhout is an internationally experienced crash investigator, crime scene analyst, court expert, author, trainer, and public speaker. He has committed more than 20 years of his extensive...
View ArticleSpeedFOX and Road Safety
Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) technology that is so evolved it provides predictable, real-time, location-aware speed control that saves your business time and money. Speed Control at The Pedal...
View ArticleHijack Prevention Guidelines
Introduction: It has become increasingly difficult to steal motor vehicles with all the anti-theft devices, such as immobilisers, gear locks, etc. These steps have resulted in a dramatic increase in...
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 With Trucks at Night
The major threats when driving trucks at night Nighttime driving presents obstacles and risks that you do not have to deal with during the day, such as shorter days and compromised night vision. In...
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