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HOW scary is driving in South Africa? “HIGHLY” confirms the new survey

Online Niel November 3, 2024

How scary is it to drive in South Africa? Well, an online study of more than 2000 driver ranks South Africa 21 of 25 NATIONS surveyed. Or, in other words, if one is not at all scary and 10 is like driving until the end of days, South Africa is a 6 out of 10reports Business technology.

Specifically, the survey derived from the UK Old car comparison wanted to know which country causes the most anxiety for drivers. And it has attracted discoveries from backgrounds as diverse as Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, the UK and the US. Encouraging, while South African Driving Standards they are by no means the best globally, according to the survey there are at least twenty worse countries to drive in. And we will rank them now…

How scary is it to drive in SOUTH AFRICA?

How scary is driving in South Africa — An all too familiar sight on local roads. Image: File

Rank	Country	‘Fright score out of 10
1.	India	7.15
2.	Venezuela	6.97
3.	Zimbabwe	6.90
4.	Morocco	6.87
5.	Thailand	6.86
6.	China	6.84
7.	Tunisia	6.79
8.	Brazil	6.71
9.	Colombia	6.71
10.	Malaysia	6.70
11.	Mexico	6.69
12.	Turkey	6.68
13.	Vietnam	6.67
14.	Chile	6.60
15.	Hungary	6.52
16.	Argentine	6.48
17.	Singapore	6.47
18.	Ecuador	6.31
19.	Japan	6.27
20.	United Arab Emirates	6.12
21.	South Africa	6.08
22.	Hong Kong	5.97
23.	Greece	5.86
24.	Italy	5.83
25.	new zealand	5.77

*data from Scrap Car Comparison

WHY ARE PEOPLE NERVOUS DRIVERS?

Just as interesting as how scary driving in South Africa is is the reasoning behind it why drivers feel anxious on the roads. Those interviewed said that chaotic roads like India, with lots of cars, motorbikes, pedestrians and animals create anxiety. A the nation’s leadership culture – as lots of howls and other unique road etiquette also play a part.

Many of the countries listed are developing and therefore suffer from poverty, underdeveloped road network sections through informal or rural areas. These conditions can make for a daunting driving experience if you are not familiar with them.

TELL US ABOUT THE WORST NATIONS

Human error contributes to eight out of 10 road accidents in South Africa, the report says. Image: Flickr

As a result, Venezuelan traffic laws are only loosely enforced, leading to erratic driving by locals. The roads in Zimbabwe are in poor condition and require extra care to navigate. In addition, there are frequent traffic checkpoints and demands for bribes, the survey says. While at the other end of the scale, the Netherlands (not listed) has the lowest “scare score” of all at just 4.71 out of 10. It is praised for its high quality roads and courteous drivers.

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