Driving in the UK has made me realize how poor we are, as a nation, when it comes to driving standards. The truth about South African drivers is clear for all to see in our horrendous road fatality statistics. Almost three times more people die on South African roads than in the UK. In South Africa, we see 24.5 deaths per 100,000 people.

The Discovery Insure philosophy of creating a nation of safe drivers has made a difference. We see fewer accident claims among clients who embrace the model of improving their driving and achieving a better driving status.

I sometimes find the “big brother” approach to be too paternalistic — but I get over this silly notion when I see how people’s lives are being saved.

Be the better driver you would like to see in others.