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Driving
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South
Africa's road network is well developed and of
a high standard. Over 90,000 kilometres of the
200,000-kilometre network is fully tarred, while
multi-laned highways skirt around and through
the major centres.
Driving
in on the left side of the road. The country's
main roads are identified by a number - the National
highways which link the main cities take the prefix
'N' followed by a number. The 2000 kilometre long
N1 starts in Cape Town and passes through Johannesburg
and Pretoria before ending at the Zimbabwe border.
The N2 from Cape Town follows the coast through
the Garden Route, Port Elizabeth and Durban before
ending at the Mozambique border.
Regional highways
and roads carry the prefix 'R' followed by a number,
while major metropolitan roads carry the prefix
'M' followed by a number.
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| Road
Signs - Tips for Self Drive Travellers |
| Procedure
at a four way stop:
When approaching a four way stop, always take
note of the following:
- If
you are the only vehicle at the stop street,
stop, look both sides, then proceed.
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If there is another vehicle already at the
stop street, it has the right of way. Proceed
once the other vehicle has Ieft the intersection.
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If you stop at the same time as another vehicle,
common courtesy applies and either vehicle
may proceed first.
- Always
ensure that your vehicle comes to a complete
stop before you proceed. Procedure at a traffic
light.
When
approaching a traffic light, always take note
of the following
- If
the light is green, you may proceed. It is
always advisable to slow down at a green light
and check for approaching traffic.
- If
you are turning right, the approaching traffic
has the right of way. Wait for the approaching
traffic to pass and proceed.
- If
you are turning left and the light is green,
you may do so, but always check for approaching
traffic also turning.
- If
approaching a traffic light and the light
turns amber, please slow down as amber indicates
the light will soon be turning red. Never
try to speed up and pass through an amber
light, always stop until the light turns green
again.
Identifying
arrows at a traffic light.
- A
flashing green arrow indicates you may turn
in the direction indicated by the arrow.
- A
flashing red arrow on your left indicates
that you may turn, should no other traffic
be turning left. This arrow must treated as
a yield.
- A
steady red or green arrow indicates you may
proceed with caution.
- When
traffic lights are out of order, please treat
the intersection as a four way stop.
Refer
to the above procedure Approaching a traffic circle.
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Always yield at a traffic circle.
- Yield
to vehicles already in the traffic circle
and those vehicles entering the circle on
your right.
- Once
all vehicles have passed your right hand side,
proceed with caution.
- Please
note that all vehicles already in the circle
always have the right of way. Parking. It
is illegal to park a vehicle on the opposite
side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
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| Fuel
in South Africa |
Types
of Fuel Available.
Leaded and unleaded fuel is available throughout
the country. Please always ensure you ask for
the highest octane fuel depending on the region
you are visiting. Most
4x4 vehicles use diesel fuel.
The
following octane fuels are available:
Inland regions of South Africa - 93 or 95 octane.
Coastal regions - 95 or 97 octane.
If
you are in any way unsure of what fuel to use,
ask the petrol attendant at the service station
to assist you. Purchasing fuel in South Africa
may only be purchased with cash. Fuel may not
be purchased on credit card or by cheque. Fuel
is always set at a fixed Government controlled
price.
Service
Stations
The service at a petrol station is not self service.
A petrol attendant will assist you. Tipping is
at your own discretion Remember to always ask
the attendant to check the oil, water and tyre
pressure for a safe and trouble free journey.
Vehicle Radios
Major South African radio stations have
been preselected on your vehicle radio, simply
press numbers 1 to 5 for choice. |
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Warning Road Signs |
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