MasterDrive is hosting their first hybrid workshop and you are invited! The theme of this workshop will be ‘Driving Excellence- the role of companies: examining their responsibilities and ethics.’ The different roles and responsibilities on South African roads will be examined in creating safe roads on which to travel for all South African companies and individuals.We (Craig … [Read more...]

We previously alluded to a rather large, full-scale research project in considering the effects of a Sudden deflation of a steer wheel tyre on a commercial vehicle, that would be undertake with the involvement of strategic partners. Having seen some delays, we are now very proud to indicate that the research project has been launched and is in full swing.To view the full … [Read more...]

Following the utter chaos created during 2020 into 2021, essentially termed “Years-COVID”, resulted in a rather difficult two years. Most notably, 2021 saw a rather disconcerting and essentially uncontrolled lawless “revolt”, if we could term it as such. This most certainly pushing the limits of one`s commitment to aspects of our personal and financial safety and general state … [Read more...]

The nature of any expert report, or for that matter any specialised report is typically for use in litigation; be it Criminal or Civil or perhaps to a lesser extent in departmental hearings and the like. Nonetheless, this allows the indication that these reports are therefore of a forensic nature.To view the full article >>> Click Here … [Read more...]

Accident Specialist's contribution to MasterDrive's "Driving & Thriving in the Festive Season" virtual colloquium, with specific reference to the role of skill deficit & contribution to crashes.The full presentation can be viewed online via the link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPqJ-you0fI) or below; our segment starts at 51:25 to 1:09:00. … [Read more...]

Dave Scott (dave@davedscott.co.za) & Craig Proctor-Parker (craig@accidentspecialist.co.za)This guidance complies with and is in addition to Regulation 212 of the National Road Traffic Act:Records of date fitted, brand, and all specifications of each tyre fitted to a vehicle, including the position fitted and by whom, should be a mandatory record keeping process.Only … [Read more...]

Countless queries have been raised on this topic and likewise numerous claims have been repudiated by the insurer and likewise reversed by the insurance ombudsman, where the insured has had a valid case, has prompted this review. The combined issue of tyres, wheels, wheel alignment and vehicle handling in general, is an almost endless subject where much has been researched and … [Read more...]

Much has been written about the world changing to one of convenience, none more than that of fast food and convenient home delivery. In recent conversation, it was pointed out just how shocking the driving of some of the delivery motorcycles riders are. Regularly spotted splitting lanes in a reckless manner, not stopping at traffic lights, no indicating and very often with the … [Read more...]

On Wednesday, 30th June 2021 I was asked by award winning journalist Wendy Knowler to join her on the CapeTalk Radio Show, to discuss the issue of car tyre tread depth - a question to ask yourself, when did you last look at your car tyres and do you now if they are still roadworthy or not? To listen to the interview & discussion of what the implications of too little tyre … [Read more...]

On 13 December 2018 Mr P was involved in an accident while driving Mr M’s vehicle. Mr P said that he saw a dog running across the road and swerved to avoid it. In doing so, he lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree on the side of he road and then a school fence.The vehicle was taken for assessment and declared uneconomical to repair. The insurer also commenced … [Read more...]