Driving Change Through Education and Partnership

Suzuki Auto South Africa and Drive Smart have partnered to empower motorists with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make every journey safer.

Together, we're committed to creating a culture of responsible driving and helping build safer roads for all South Africans.

 

Suzuki Auto South Africa's partnership with Drive Smart reflects a shared commitment to making South African roads safer through education, awareness and responsible driving. While Suzuki is dedicated to delivering reliable, value-driven vehicles, Drive Smart empowers motorists with the practical skills and knowledge needed to become safer, more confident drivers.

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The partnership goes beyond promoting vehicles, it promotes a culture of road safety. By combining Suzuki's extensive customer reach with Drive Smart's expertise in defensive driving and driver education, the collaboration creates meaningful opportunities to educate new and experienced drivers alike. From practical driving tips and educational content to campaigns that encourage responsible road behaviour, a certificate of completion and a potential reduction in insurance premiums, the initiative helps motorists make better decisions every time they get behind the wheel.

In a country where road safety remains a critical challenge, partnerships like this play an important role in reducing preventable accidents, protecting families and fostering more responsible driving habits. Together, Suzuki Auto South Africa and Drive Smart are helping to create safer roads for everyone, reinforcing that great driving is about more than the car you choose, it's about the choices you make behind the wheel.

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DriveSMART SKILLS SYSTEM.

 

Most accidents don’t happen because you can’t drive
— they happen because you weren’t prepared.

 

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

 

Entering a road from the left. What's your next safe move? 

Upgrading your rims or tyres. Not always the safe option...

 

Travelling through the CBD. Staying safe on the road.

 

Worn out wheels. It can get worse.

 

Distractions behind the wheel. Crashing chances are high. 

 

New treads? Not all tyres are made equal

Unbalanced wheels means bent out of shape.

Checking tyres is more than just pressure.

Driving in the suburbs. Stay in your lane.

Staying alert when pedestrians are around. 
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