VEHICLES ARE DRIVEN ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD
PROCEDURE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT
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 and the light is green, the approaching traffic has right of way. Wait for the approaching traffic to pass before you proceed. If you are turning left and the light is green, you may proceed. If the traffic light turns amber, slow down and stop.
IDENTIFYING ARROWS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT
A flashing green arrow indicates you may turn in the direction indicated. A flashing red arrow on your left indicates that you may turn if no other traffic is approaching. A steady red or green arrow indicates that you may proceed with caution. When traffic lights are out of order, please treat the intersection as a four way stop.
PROCEDURE AT A FOUR WAY STOP
If you are the only vehicle approaching the stop street, stop and make sure that there is no oncoming traffic before you proceed. If there is another vehicle already at the stop street, it has the right of way. 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.
APPROACHING A TRAFFIC CIRCLE
Always yield at a traffic circle. Vehicles already in the traffic circle and those vehicles entering the circle on your right have the right of way. Proceed with caution only once all vehicles on your right have passed. Note that all vehicles already in the circle have right of way.
PARKING
It is illegal to park a vehicle on the opposite side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
MOBILE PHONES
It is illegal to operate a mobile (cell) phone with one hand whilst driving.
SMOKING
South Africa has strict laws when it comes to smoking in public buildings, restaurants, airports etc.
PURCHASING FUEL
Fuel may only be purchased with cash. The price of fuel is fixed and controlled by the government. The cost of diesel at the time of writing (July 2006) is R6.80 per liter.
SERVICE STATIONS
Service at fuel stations is provided by a petrol attendant. Ask the attendant to check the oil, water and tyre pressure. Tipping is not usually practised, but one can do so at own discretion. Ensure that the station is of such standing, that the diesel fuel is of good quality. (never fill up at obscure filling stations.) Only large and reliable service stations like BP, Total, Shell, Engen, Sasol or Caltex should be visited in order to avoid dirty diesel or old fuel reservoirs which could contain rust etc.
RADIO FREQUENCIES
National:
5FM FM 98.0 Music, News, English SA FM FM 104-107 Music, News, English RSG FM 101.5 Music, News, Afrikaans Radio Metro FM 96.4 Music, News, English Radio 2000 FM 96-100 Music, News, Sport
Gauteng:
Classic FM FM 102.7 Classical Music, News Kaya FM FM 95.9 Music, News Y FM FM 99.2 Music, News Jacaranda FM 94.2 Music, News 702 AM 702 Talk Radio Highveld Stereo FM 94.7 Music, News Eastern Cape: Radio Algoa FM 94-95 Music, News Free State: O FM FM 94-95 Music, News KwaZulu-Natal: East Coast Radio FM 94-97 Music, News Western Cape: K FM FM 94-97 Music, News Cape Talk AM 729 Talk Radio P4 Cape FM 104.9 Music, News Good Hope FM FM 96.2 Music, News Mpumalanga: Radio Safari FM 94.4 Wildlife Programme Jacaranda FM 94.2 Music, News