The South African K53 exam and driving test teaches potential drivers rules of the road and how to pass a driving test but in practice does little help road users overcome potential threats on the road. Shock-absorber manufacturer Monroe launched an advanced driving school for younger drivers in South Africa.
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FOCUS ON SAFETY
The school in based at the Gerotek testing grounds west of Pretoria.
Monroe, in association with the Adrenalin Specialised Driving Academy, is offering an almost 50% subsidy to put less-advantaged youngsters through an advanced driving course. Wheels24 attended the course earlier in 2013.
Andrew Antonis, manager of Monroe SA, said: "Although there are a number of factors contributing to the high accident rate we have chosen to address driving skills but not just over the high-accident periods such as Easter and Christmas but 365 days a year.
“Monroe’s focus has always been on safety and we already offer free shock-absorber tests and support road-safety campaigns such as The Road Safety Foundation and Pick n Pay's 'Stay Alert Stay Alive'.
"Obviously we also focus on the dangers of worn shock-absorbers which are an integral part of a vehicle’s safety triangle: Steering, Stopping and Stability."
Video: Monroe youth advanced driving school SA
Gallery: Monroe advanced driving project
FOCUS ON SAFETY
The school in based at the Gerotek testing grounds west of Pretoria.
Monroe, in association with the Adrenalin Specialised Driving Academy, is offering an almost 50% subsidy to put less-advantaged youngsters through an advanced driving course. Wheels24 attended the course earlier in 2013.
Andrew Antonis, manager of Monroe SA, said: "Although there are a number of factors contributing to the high accident rate we have chosen to address driving skills but not just over the high-accident periods such as Easter and Christmas but 365 days a year.
“Monroe’s focus has always been on safety and we already offer free shock-absorber tests and support road-safety campaigns such as The Road Safety Foundation and Pick n Pay's 'Stay Alert Stay Alive'.
"Obviously we also focus on the dangers of worn shock-absorbers which are an integral part of a vehicle’s safety triangle: Steering, Stopping and Stability."