by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
From an accident to a late-night hijacking, all motorists must be prepared to handle emergencies. Traffic accident Being involved in an accident can be a very traumatic experience. Here are the steps you should follow. First and foremost, if you are not injured and...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
As the July school holidays draw to a close, the Automobile Association (AA) urges all drivers to be extra vigilant on the country’s roads, as they make their way home from their holidays. Schools across the country reopen on Monday, 24 July. “We have already seen too...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Business news
South Africa’s automotive theft rates have resulted in many inventions to prevent vehicle theft and hijacking. Anti-hijacking devices have been developed in the past, and in ignorance of the law, such as a device that locks up trailer brakes when a truck tractor is...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
In order to enjoy the best that cross-border travelling in Africa has to offer it is important to be aware of all the relevant regulations and required documentation needed. Some countries have specific regulations in respect of motor vehicles being driven across...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
SA’s most congested cities Cape Town (ranked 45th in the world) Johannesburg (ranked 70th in the world) East London Pretoria Durban Bloemfontein Average time lost in traffic Cape Town – 42 minutes per day, 163 hours per year Johannesburg – 37 minutes per day,...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Distracted driving remains a problem in South Africa, and will continue to remain so into the future unless drastic action is taken. And, while stricter law enforcement is needed, it’s the attitude of motorists which needs the biggest change. Various studies...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Driving at night can be dangerous. About 56 percent of crashes generally occur between 6pm and 6am the next morning, according to statistics by the Road Transport Management Corporation (RTMC). For this reason, the Automobile Association (AA) says, it is important...
