Dashcam Captures Truck Overtaking on Double Barrier Lines Almost Causing Head-on Crash Screenshot 20230808 181039 Gallery

Persistent illegal overtaking remains the primary factor behind head-on collisions in South Africa.

It’s disheartening to witness a proficient driver, affiliated with a company renowned for its continuous driver training, exhibit such reckless behavior.

The dashcam footage, which has been circulated on the SA Trucker App, captures the driver calmly maintaining a speed of approximately 71km/h on a dual-carriageway.

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Unexpectedly, a Spar truck emerges in the driver’s lane, in the midst of illegally overtaking another truck, all of this happening within the confines of double barrier lines.

In order to prevent a direct collision with the Spar truck, the trucker is compelled to significantly reduce their speed.

Watch the video below:

Dashcam of illegal overtaking