South Africa is a beautiful country, but there is also a lot of criminal activity going on. You may feel safe inside a vehicle, but there are still some dangers to be aware of. Never get out of your vehicle to clear anything from the road, just do your best to drive around it. Never stop to pick up hitchhikers.

Distance between Johannesburg, Gauteng and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal is 569.1 km

The distance between Durban and Sun City is 634 km. The road distance is 733.3 km.

when driving in South Africa at night. According to a report by Arrive Alive South Africa, fewer incidents occur on the roads after dark, due to the reduction of traffic flow. However, do not rest easy, as the proportion of fatal accidents increase under the cover of night.

South Africa has a very high level of crime. Crime is the primary security threat to travellers. Violent crimes, including rape and murder, occur frequently and have involved foreigners. Muggings, armed assaults and theft are also frequent, often occurring in areas that are popular among tourists.

A study done by the Automobile Association of South Africa recorded an annual total of 70 000 minibus taxi crashes which indicates that taxis in SA amount for double the rate of crashes than all other passenger vehicles.

Foreign citizens in South Africa may drive as long as they have a valid license from their own country of residence. The license must have a translation into one of the official South African languages.

The cost of a legal learner’s licence is R108 for the booking and R60 for the issuing fee. A driver’s licence Code 10 test costs R240, and a Code 8, R228. The issuing fee for both licences is R228.

What are the speed limits in South Africa? General speed limits are as follows: 60 km/h on a public road within an urban area. 100 km/h on a public road outside an urban area which is not a freeway; and.

No need for an IDP.

All you need to do is fill out an application form, submit a photo and copies of the following valid documents:

1. • South African Identity Document.
2. • A valid South African driver’s licence (please check expiry date before applying)
3. • Your postal code.
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5. (Photographs can be taken at selected stores.

People with Zim licences are permitted to drive in South Africa… Only if a person has been given permanent residency they then get a South African licence.

The most important rule of the road in South Africa is to keep your vehicle as close to the left hand side of the road as possible. Don’t exceed the speed limit. A safe following distance is when you are able to bring your car to a halt without swerving to avoid the car in front of you if it suddenly stops.

The 2-3 seconds rule is said to be advised measure when driving conditions are ideal and that it should be seen as a bare minimum to be adjusted to at least 5-6 seconds in inter alia situations like when following vehicles with different characteristic; i.e. motor cycle and trucks.

The golden rule of driving is to treat other drivers the way you want to be treated. Obey traffic laws, drive responsibly, and avoid taking unnecessary risks that may put you and others in danger.

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