Rules for Driving in Pretoria

Make sure you check out the rules and stay safe driving in Pretoria.

 
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Basic road rules for Pretoria, South Africa

  • In Pretoria, always drive on the left.
  • Do not exceed Pretoria speed limits.
  • Do not drink and drive in Pretoria.
  • Keep a safe distance between cars when driving in Pretoria.
  • It's illegal to use mobile phones when driving in Pretoria.
  • It's illegal to drive without your seat belt in Pretoria.
  • General safety tips for driving in Pretoria

  • Check your car has enough oil and water, each day of your Pretoria car hire.
  • Check that indicators and lights work before you drive.
  • In Pretoria, always drive with your doors locked and the windows closed.
  • If approached by a stranger in Pretoria, never open your windows completely.
  • Never pick up strangers and hitchhikers in Pretoria.
  • In Pretoria, pack anything of value in the boot of your vehicle.
  • Avoid travelling at night in Pretoria.
  • Driving Off road around Pretoria: Safari driving

  • If you hire a 4x4 in Pretoria, use four-wheel drive appropriately in Pretoria i.e. when going off road near Pretoria!
  • Speed is the main cause of accidents on Pretoria gravel roads. When driving off road in Pretoria, don't go faster than 40mph.
  • Observe and obey all Pretoria nature reserve rules.
  • Observe and obey roadside signs in Pretoria.
  • Never feed animals from your car in Pretoria.
  • Watch out for animals when driving off road near Pretoria, especially when driving on safari around Pretoria.
  • In wet or dusty conditions around Pretoria, switch on your headlights to increase your visibility.
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