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Proof that young drivers can change their behaviour

21 June 2017

According to the Department of Transport, about 80% of road fatalities involve males between 19 and 35 and the World Health Organisation’s global research shows that traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among people aged between 15 and 29 years old. While inexperience accounts for much of the increased risk, other factors include underestimating danger, speeding, late-night driving, distracted driving, not wearing safety belts, and driving under the influence. All of these factors contribute to the general perception that young people are not good drivers. However, Discovery Insure’s telematics empowered driver behaviour programme, Vitalitydrive shows that young drivers can be amongst the best drivers on the road.

Hatchbacks the most popular style of car for South African youth

19 June 2017

The average claim for youth drivers aged 18-25 in the 2017 financial year was R40 976, up from R36 055 in 2016.

How road users become liable for damages by negligent drivers

16 May 2017

Many road users are still under the mistaken impression that a driver who has right of way cannot be held liable for the negligent actions of other drivers.

City of Johannesburg lauded for 'declaring war' on potholes

04 May 2017

“Herman Mashaba, mayor of Johannesburg, recently revealed his plans to alleviate the city’s pothole problem by awarding R88 million to address the pothole repair backlog across the city.” The Johannesburg Road Agency has also launched a new mobile app called Find & Fix, to allow citizens to quickly and easily report road related defects like potholes, missing manhole covers, defective traffic signals etc., in an effort to enhance service delivery.

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