n unwelcome blight on South Africa’s reputation as the ‘land of potential’ continues to be our road-accident statistics, notably an annual death toll resulting from traffic collisions – including those involving pedestrians – that regularly surpasses the 12 000 mark. There is a litany of reasons our roads remain so treacherous, not least unroadworthy vehicles, a lack of visible policing, poor road maintenance and irresponsible motorists. Many young drivers are simply not equipped with the knowledge and training to ensure that they do not
