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Reeds Car Rental and bakkie hire offers budget car hire in Cape Town and South Africa for experiencing all the wonderful contrasts of the country, on your own time and at your own pace. It is advisable to get a detailed road map before you set off on your journey. Reeds also recommends studying the driving practices in South Africa that follow, as well as taking note of our driving tips for your route through South Africa.
Driving in South Africa
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South Africans drive on the left-hand side of the road.
- The legal driving age is 18.
- Observe and obey all road traffic signs.
- Wearing of seat belts is compulsory.
- If you are renting a vehicle make sure that you hire from a reputable company such as Reeds Car Rental Cape Town South Africa.
- Always have your driver's license with you when driving in South Africa.
- Using cellphones while driving is against the law. Use a car kit or hands-free kit.
- Note that traffic lights are called robots in South Africa.
- In addition to roundabouts, which follow the British rule of giving way to the right, there are four-way stops. The rule is that the person who gets there first, leaves first.
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Driving on South Africa's national roads
- While driving, keep to the left and pass on the right.
- The speed limit is 120 kilometres per hour.
- All the national roads in South Africa have petrol-stations with restaurants, restrooms and shops dispersed along the route, so use them to freshen-up on long drives.
Safe driving tips South Africa
- Always drive with locked doors.
- Always keep your car locked when unattended, even if you're just popping into a shop.
- Do not put handbags or cellphones on the passenger seat, to avoid smash-and-grab incidents. Rather stow these articles under your seat.
- Be careful if approached by strangers at traffic lights or intersections.
- Never pick up hitchhikers.
- Never drink and drive.
- Don't drive if you are tired or sleepy.
- Make frequent rest stops on long drives.
- Never stop and wander around in deserted areas, rather stop at open picnic areas or fuel stations.
When it comes to giving you the best of driving in South Africa tips, trust us when we advise you to use Reeds Car Rental and bakkie hire for the safest and most reliable budget car hire in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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