by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
With so many spectacular long-distance holiday destinations in South Africa, staying safe on the road is essential for you and your family. A ‘long distance’ trip is generally a trip of 300 km or more, or longer than three hours. Here are ten long distance driving...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
How do you know if the number plates on your vehicle, motorcycle, trailer or caravan are legal? Here is our quick guide. Size There are only three legal number plate sizes and each must be embossed with alphanumerics of a specific size. 520 mm x 113 mm – embossed with...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Car tyre safety remains a massive problem that, if addressed effectively, can play a significant role in reducing the carnage on South African roads. At a recent event the AA held a car tyre safety demonstration at the Gerotek Test Facilities west of Pretoria, which...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
The Easter school holidays this year begin on 28 March, which means roads across the country will be much busier during this period as thousands of people embark on holidays. An increase in traffic volumes almost always sees an increase in fatalities on the country’s...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
When we’re travelling, it’s often the pictures we take that help us to capture and share our experiences. They tell a story and preserve a memory. The better the photos, the more they communicate. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Human Rights tomorrow marks an important event in our country’s history: the uprising in Sharpeville in 1969. Almost 50 years on we still value the ideals of that day, universal human rights for all in our country. As part of that we must be reminded that every South...
