There’s much to love about the festive season, but on our roads there’s also quite a bit to make you blow a gasket. And it’s not just potholes either – it turns out that Mzansi has quite a few car complaints that drive us up the wall. In preparation for road trip season, let’s take a look at what grinds our gears the most on the road.

 

Taxing Taxis

In a 2016 BusinessTech poll, South African drivers were asked about their most annoying road gripes. In what will possibly not be a surprise to anyone who’s ever driven in SA, taxis took the number one spot as our driving pet peeve. And for good reason – the publication reports that cab drivers ended up costing R4,5 billion in traffic fines in Gauteng alone. So, if you see a misbehaving taxi this December – just take a deep breath and know you’re not alone.

Drive me crazy

Of course, it’s not just taxis that make us go nuts – it’s other cars too! Also listed among the annoyances are people who refuse to indicate, follow you too closely, or drive slowly in the fast lane. While this can be chalked down to obliviousness or just plain rudeness, annoying behaviour can have dire consequences, especially during the holidays, when traffic is high and people are tense. In fact, some of the gripes reflected more serious issues on our roads, such as drivers who look at their mobile phones instead of focusing on the road.

Pricey insurance

Okay, expensive insurance didn’t really make the list – but it surely is annoying when it happens to you! Especially if you’re on a lovely holiday and you suddenly have to deal with repair costs or endless admin.

Luckily, dotsure.co.za can spare you a headache. We’ll deal with the Road Accident Fund on your behalf, as well as take care of other hassles, such as vehicle towing, repairs, and replacements. Just other ways in which the right car insurance can ease the headache of accidents!

From car insurance at a price you pick with dotsure.co.za Name Your Price™ to superfast claims pay-outs, choose SA’s #1 rated insurer* and get fast, convenient car insurance – all online, anytime.

 

*According to HelloPeter.com since December 2019.

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