#SaferCarsForAfrica - Collins Khumalo, AA South Africa
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South Africa experiences an estimated 832,431 crashes annually, resulting in significant financial implications with total claim liabilities of R188 billion. Public surveys indicate that a high percentage of people prioritize vehicle safety features and ratings when making purchasing decisions. The economic cost of road accidents is substantial, accounting for 3.5% of the country's GDP.
#SaferCarsForAfrica - Collins Khumalo, AA South Africa
- 1. 2 2 Collins Khumalo Automobile Association of South Africa
- 2. 3 South Africa: By the numbers 3 14 12 13 13 14 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Road Deaths ‘000 Total Fatalities
- 3. 4 4 South Africa has an estimated 832,431 crashes per year South Africa: By the numbers Road Accident Fund (2016) The Big Picture • 202,100 - new claims received • R188 billion - claim liability • R29.8 billion - claims paid The People • R15,264 – Average funeral costs paid out • R645,832 - Average loss of earning paid out • R368,164 – Average loss of support paid out • R385,673 – Average general damages Cost to the economy is R142 billion (3.5% of GDP)
- 6. 7 But: What does the Public Want? 7 3,19% 8,95% 0,00% 87,86% Would having a safety rating on every vehicle sold in SA help you decide on which vehicle to buy? Don't care No Other (please specify) Yes
- 7. 8 But: What does the Public Want? 8 1,50% 4,33% 0,96% 93,21% Do you think there should be a minimum standard of safety equipment (such as ABS / ESC / airbags) installed on all new vehicles on sale in South Africa? Don't care No Other (please specify) Yes
- 8. 9 But: What does the Public Want? 9 2,22% 3,97% 0,00% 93,81% Should it be compulsory for vehicle safety ratings to be displayed at the point of sale, if yes, should specifications be listed(Such as they do for fuel consumption and emissions)? Don't care No Other (please specify) Yes
- 9. 10 But: What does the Public Want? 10 48% 28% 7% 17% Will crash test results influence your next vehicle purchase? Yes, safety is critical Depends on vehicle price Price is more important than safety No, doesn't matter to me Source: News24.com 08 November 2017