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What should you do if you are unable to collect your drivers licence card in person on the said day?

If an applicant knows that he or she will be unable to receive the driving licence card in person at the driving licence testing centre, the application must be accompanied by the following:

– A certified copy of the ID document of the person who will collect the card on the applicants behalf

– An affidavit in which the applicant states why he or she will be unable to receive the card in person, and lists the name and ID number of the person who will receive the card on his or her behalf

– The person whose name and ID number appears on the affidavit must, when collecting the card on behalf of the applicant, present his or her ID document

If an applicant is unable to receive the card in person due to unforeseen circumstances, the person who collects the card on behalf of the applicant must submit the following:

– His or her ID document and a certified copy thereof

– A certified copy of the ID document of the applicant

– An affidavit in which the applicant explains the nature of the unforeseen circumstances preventing him or her from receiving the card in person and lists the name and ID number of the person who will receive the card on his or her behalf.

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What Car Insurance Do I Need?

Statistics prove that driving can be dangerous, and drivers should safeguard against these risks by taking out insurance to meet their needs and budget from the 3 main types:

Comprehensive vehicle insurance which although most expensive provides the best cover and protection in event of accident, theft and, damage including flooding and fire.
Third-party fire and theft that, despite being less expensive and not covering car replacement, provides cover for damage caused by fire, theft and, hijacking.
Third-party cover, usually the cheapest in the market, only covers damage to other vehicles in the accident.
Remember that your car insurance won’t cover you for:

Normal wear and tear
Intentional damage
Loss or damage should you leave South Africa’s borders without the appropriate certificate from your insurer or broker showing you have cover outside the country.

What is Comprehensive Car Insurance? Comprehensive Car Insurance Provides cover for just about any form of financial loss related to your vehicle. Provides cover for damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident.

What is Third party fire and theft insurance? Third-party fire and theft Car Insurance
Provides cover for damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident. Covers you if your car is stolen or damaged in the event of a hijacking, theft or fire.

What is third party only cover? Third-party-only Car Insurance covers the damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident. Does not provide cover if your vehicle is damaged or stolen.

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If you are younger than 25 years of age and you’re looking to purchase Car Insurance you will soon find out that your age plays a big role in how companies assess your risk, and ultimately your premium.

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