A shocking dashcam video has emerged showing a side tipper truck recklessly overtaking a car on the N7 just before the Clanwilliam turn-off, putting lives at risk.
In the footage, the truck driver blatantly ignores double solid lines and pulls into the oncoming lane to overtake a vehicle.
Just as the truck completes the dangerous move, another car appears from the opposite direction.
The oncoming vehicle is forced to slow down and swerve to the far left to avoid a devastating head-on collision.
Such reckless driving is a major contributor to road carnage, and truck drivers are urged to respect road rules at all times.
Watch: Side Tipper’s Reckless Overtake Sparks Horrific Collision with Car and Truck
A solid line is there for a reason – to indicate that it is unsafe to overtake, no matter how clear the road may seem.
Truckers, let’s be responsible on the road. One wrong move can cost lives.
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