At any recreational and social event where alcohol is present, it is not unusual for visitors to get a little – or very – tipsy. In fact, alcohol induced merriment at South African recreational events is fairly common and can, if not controlled, lead to accidents and injury. In order […]
Question: When does the 80km/h speed limit apply to trucks? Common Truck Types Rigid: 12,5 metres long; speed limited to 80 km/h Rigid & Dog: 19 metres long; speed limited to 80 km/h Semi-Trailer: 19 metres long; speed limited to 80 km/h B-Double: 22 metres long; speed limited to 80 km/h with […]
Question: “I am a local ultra heavy duty driver who believes that the 9 hour rest between shifts is not sufficient as I do not get enough sleep as I have to travel to and from home, eat, bath, etc. which leaves me with about 4 hours of sleep. When […]
Have you seen people transport goods on a truck where there is some weird red object hanging from the overhang? Very few road users are aware of the legislation pertaining to overhang and we decided to share some important information via the Arrive Alive website: Overhang from a vehicle and […]
Post-collision fires in road vehicles, a pre-study The loss of human lives and body injuries as a consequence of post-crash fires either by smoke inhalation or due to burn injuries are unfortunately not uncommon. The literature indicates that fire events related to crashes are still a significant problem. The increased […]
A truck driver has sustained moderate injuries after a truck overturned on the N12 about twenty kilometres from Warrenton in the Northern Cape. The exact detail to the cause of the accident will remain a subject for police investigation and comment. Reports from the scene indicate that the road has […]
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Question: What are the Rules of the Road on Securing a Load Answer: The only specific provision is regulation 246. Section 49 makes it the responsibility of the operator to ensure he conducts his business safely. Manner in which goods to be carried Reg 246. No person shall operate on a public […]
The Arrive Alive website received the following report from a member of the public. Report: I would like to report trucks loading and offloading in our area. The trucks is not licensed and the drivers has no licence. The trucks number plate is CY289-351. And then there is more operating in […]
In an unusual move for a company mainly focused on moving the economy, Barloworld Transport is showcasing the lesser seen – or documented – side of South Africa’s roads on Instagram in a novel collaboration with some of the country’s top Instagrammers. The account, @barloworldtransport, is publishing images of the […]
