#safercarsforafrica - collins khumalo, aa south africa

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Collins Khumalo

Automobile Association of South Africa

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South Africa: By the numbers

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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Annual Road Deaths ‘000

Total Fatalities

Africa Stats

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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)

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The Standard Models

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Partnerships

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But: What does the Public Want?

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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

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But: What does the Public Want?

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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

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But: What does the Public Want?

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2,22%

3,97%

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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

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But: What does the Public Want?

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48%

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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

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