Drive safe



Relax and enjoy your journey in South Africa with Drive Safe

The road infrastructure is excellent in South Africa so hiring a car to see the best of the country is ideal. However it is a huge country and not easily traversed in a day. Motorists choosing to tour round the country should be aware that fatigue is a major contributing factor in motor vehicle accidents and those motorists not used to driving long distances should break up their journey. Unlike other countries across Europe, colour and numbers identify main roads rather than by name.

General driving tips

  • Plan your route and fuel consumption in advance. Note that bank credit cards (including Diners cards) are not accepted as payment for fuel
  • Have phone numbers of your hotel and destinations handy in case you get lost
  • Keep the car doors locked at all times and keep your windows closed
  • Lock valuable items in the trunk
  • Only stop at designated picnic sites
  • Never pick up strangers
  • Go to the nearest business or petrol station to ask for directions if you get lost
  • It is an offence in South Africa for the driver of a vehicle to use any communication device while driving unless it is hands-free
  • It is compulsory to carry translation of your driver’s licence if it is not in English