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Home > Driving & Roads Although vehicles are driven on the left hand side of the road in many African countries, please check when entering the country you will be travelling in. A valid, unendorsed drivers licence must be in the possession of the driver whilst driving. A International Drivers Licence is not necessary (but recommended) provided the original drivers licence is in English. Many car rental companies accept drivers only if they are in possession of a drivers licence for longer than two years. It is compulsory for the driver and front passenger to wear seat belts.  Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit is generally 120 km/hour on highways, 80 km/hour on provincial roads and 60km / hour in urban areas. Don't drink and drive. In some of Southern African countries is a zero alcohol level required for driving. Obey the traffic rules. Regular checks are made on drinking, speeding and drivers licences. Avoid driving at night. Wild and stray animals become more active at sunset and sunrise. On gravel / sand / dirt roads, please reduce your speed to preferably less than 80 km/hour especially on bends.  Watch out for the sandy borders alongside the road and do not brake suddenly. Make sure the vehicle's spare tyre is inflated and in a good condition, also that the jack is in a working order and that you have the correct size wheel spanner in your kit.  Because of the long distances, make sure that you fill your car up in every town. Take enough cash with you, as filling stations don't accept credit cards or traveller cheques. Always have some drinking water with you to prevent dehydration in case of a breakdown. < top Travel Directory providing Tourism info for Vacation, Resort, Honeymoon, Backpacking in african countries such as. With the range of Luxurious to Budget Hotels and Accomodation in Cape Town, Johanesburg South Africa you can enjoy the african paradise from entertainment, night life to hunting, safari, hiking and camping. Copyright by Africa Adventure Tourist Information cc Africa Adventure and Africa Adventure Travel are the registered trade marks of Africa Adventure Tourist Information cc Copyright, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy