The Institute for Driver Safety

The Institute for Driver Safety Our most popular programmes are Advanced Defensive, Advanced Safety, High Performance and Hi-jack Avoidance programmes.

If you are serious about changing the attitude of your drivers, saving lives, and reducing costs, contact us to find out about our unique defensive driver training programme. The Institute of Driver Safety has developed innovative, entertaining and effective driver training programmes to change driver behaviour in order to save lives and money. Who could benefit from these programmes?
• Fleet owne

r or fleet manager – Would you like to reduce your fleet running costs and protect your staff, cargo and tick off another OHS box?
• Family – Protect those closest to you.
• Staff – Protect & reward your company’s biggest assets.
• Clients – Reward, educate & entertain your clients. The team
Our highly qualified team have over 65 years combined driver training experience, a shared passion for road safety, and experience ranging from a fleet manager, a GM running a sales force of over 950 agents, to an OHS officer.

11/09/2026
11/09/2026
11/09/2026

Avoided by being awake.

ROAD SAFETY QUIZ for South Africans! ...
11/09/2026

ROAD SAFETY QUIZ for South Africans!
Do you know the difference between yellow and white road direction arrows?

Most drivers see them every day, but do you actually know what each one means?
Post your answer in the comments.
Everyone who gets the answer 100% correct will go into a draw, and one lucky winner will receive a FREE Hijack Avoidance Training Programme for up to 30 people.

Let’s see how many drivers really know the rules!

08/09/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: 08 SEPTEMBER 2026 | 15H45

INCIDENT ALERT: Plane Crash & Secondary Motor Vehicle Accident – Glen Austin, Midrand

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) hereby alerts motorists of a major incident at the intersection of New Road and Old Pretoria Main Road (R101) in Glen Austin, Midrand.

Emergency Management Services (EMS) are actively on scene responding to a reported plane crash. Following the initial crash, a secondary motor vehicle accident occurred at the same location, resulting in severe traffic disruptions and heavy delays on the roadway.

JMPD officers are currently en route to assist with traffic control, scene management, and diversions.

At this stage, authorities have not confirmed the number of injuries or casualties resulting from either incident. Details will be provided as further verified information becomes available.

Motorists are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution, avoid the immediate area, and ensure all access routes remain open for incoming emergency response units. Please utilise the following alternative routes:

• N1 Highway: Use the N1 via Allandale Road or Olifantsfontein Road (M38) interchanges to bypass the New Road / R101 intersection.

• Arterial Diversions: Route via Olifantsfontein Road (northbound) or Allandale Road (southbound) to bypass the Glen Austin perimeter.

• Local Midrand Traffic: Use Lever Road or Dale Road to travel through the area without approaching the affected intersection.

ENDS

Issued by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department Communications Unit

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