Trucks, Trucks EVERYWHERE! Read our previous entries in the series here: https://excelrs.co.za/category/articles/ When last have you travelled on the N1 from Johannesburg to Cape Town? During a normal week, you will easily find at least 10 trucks for every motor vehicle on this route. As the N1 is not a double-lane highway all the way, it […]
Our next instalment of our Driver Safety Series for SouthAfrican drivers (you can read our previous entries here: https://excelrs.co.za/category/articles/) explores a well-known factor on our roads which contributes greatly to our economy but also frustration with fellow road users – Minibus Taxis! In this blog, we will explore the importance of taxis to our economy, some of the
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In our next instalment of our Driver Safety Series for South African drivers (you can read our blog on potholes here: https://excelrs.co.za/ers-driver-safety-series-unique-challenges-on-south-african-roads-potholes/), we explore a very South African phenomenon: “Street Surfers”. In this blog, we will explore what legal options drivers have if an unfortunate accident happens involving these individuals, and provide some tips as
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Potholes In our first instalment of our Driver Safety Series for South African drivers, we are going to explore probably the biggest irritation and physical danger on our roads: Potholes. In this blog article we will provide you with excellent tips and advice on how to avoid or minimise damage to your vehicle due to
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Yup. You read that right. An incredible statistic. Now imagine for a moment that you’ve been in an accident. We know it’s not a pleasant thought, but it is something very worth considering, especially with South Africa’s many unique challenges on the road. However. If you were in a car accident in the past 3
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What you should remember when you’ve been in a car accident If you are driving a vehicle regularly, the chances of being involved in an accident is higher than you might think, especially in South Africa with its unique challenges. Think loadshedding, broken traffic lights, potholes, informal pointsmen, road rage… You get the picture! If