What is the distance at which your brake lights must be visible?
Question:What is the distance from that your brake lights must be visible? My grandson went for his learners but failed. That was one of the questions but we cannot find it anywhere. Please help. I...
View ArticleAre you legally allowed to drive after you have recovered from a total knee...
Answer:Yes, you are allowed unless something went wrong with the surgery and section 15(1)(f)(vii) applies to you.Sec 15. Disqualification from obtaining or holding learner’s or driving licence(1)...
View ArticleWhat is the Law on Driving while suffering from Epilepsy
The Arrive Alive website received the following email from a person suffering from Epilepsy:Email: Epileptics shouldn’t driveDear Advocate. I have epilepsy for 35 years. I had many injuries and...
View ArticleWhy do some motorists not obey the Rules of the Road?
Regarding motorists not obeying all the rules of the road, we have, as South African motorists, seen it all. Remember that one driver who decided to overtake the long queue on the left side, driving on...
View ArticleWhat are the Safety Rules on the Road?
As motorists, we all need to follow rules on road safety, just to remind us how to drive safely, not only for our own sakes, but also for others on the road. Having an accident is not a light matter,...
View ArticleWhat are the Rules of the Road about Parking on the Sidewalk or Verge?
Reg 305 prohibits the parking as it is closer than 5 m from the intersection. That is to prohibit vehicles from parking where the sightlines are blocked. “sidewalk” means that portion of a verge...
View ArticleWhere and How must the licence disk be displayed on the windscreen of the...
Reg 36. Display of licence disc or licence and roadworthy certificate disc (1) The owner of a motor vehicle shall display a licence disc or licence and roadworthy certificate disc, whichever...
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Know when you may NOT overtake!!!
Question: I was taught when I did (and passed) my drivers’ license over 50 years ago that a solid line (and double sold lines) were a “no overtaking” rules: a broken line on one side of a solid line...
View ArticleWhat are the Rules of the Road on the Regrooving of Tyres?
The National Road Regulation states that it is illegal for passenger, 4×4, bakkies and taxi type vehicles to be fitted with regrooved tyres. Regroovable tyres for trucks are specifically manufactured...
View ArticleUnder which conditions may a car be towed?
Question: I would like to know if it’s allowed to tow a car from one province to another. If yes, what permits does one need? Answer: You may tow a car under the following conditions. Reg 330....
View ArticleAARTO uncertainty: Drivers must continue to be responsible, urges Old Mutual...
Old Mutual Insure is urging drivers to take their responsibility to follow the rules of the road seriously, considering the uncertainty surrounding the implementation date of the driver demerit system....
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