ANALYSING CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUNG DRIVERS IN ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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Ponte Academic JournalNov 2022, Volume 78, Issue 11 ANALYSING CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUNG DRIVERS IN ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICAAuthor(s): Modipa MmakwenaJ. Ponte - Nov 2022 - Volume 78 - Issue 11 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2022.11.6 Abstract:Every year the lives of approximately 1.3 million people are cut short as a result of a road traffic crash, between 20 and 50 million more people suffer non-fatal injuries, with many incurring a disability as a result of their injury (World Health Organisation, 2022). Young drivers pose a high risk on the road globally even in South Africa is prevalent. Reckless and negligent driving is common among young drivers which put other road users at risk of being involved in road traffic accidents. Road traffic accidents is a burning issue for road traffic authorities in South Africa as more people are dying on the roads. The inability of young drivers to adhere to the rules of the road contribute immensely to the high rate of road traffic accidents in South Africa. This article focused on the challenges associated with young drivers in road traffic accidents. The article is based on a qualitatively rooted methodology including a wide range of primary and secondary sources. The article further draws on the findings from the world to counteract challenges associated with young drivers in road traffic accidents. The research based key steps leading to the prevention of road traffic accidents amongst young drivers. The first step related to the process of intensifying law enforcement on the road; strengthening road safety awareness campaigns; counteracting corruption at driving license testing centres (DLTC) to ensure that drivers are competent to drive on the public road. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password