Come see George’s top professional truck and bus drivers showing off their skills at the George Driver of the Year 2018 Competition.
The event is happening at the Eden Meander shopping centre parking lot on Saturday.
George Municipality Traffic Chief, Donovan Saptoe, said the annual competition was growing every year. Furthermore, he said it would include activities for spectators this year.
“George Driver of the Year Competition entries have grown steadily, with 74 drivers from local distribution companies, public transport and the municipality participating on Saturday.
Saptoe said; “We invite parents to bring their children to not only come see the big trucks but also to come ride bicycles and tricycles (provided) on road safety mats. Special attendants will teach road traffic rules and road safety awareness to the kids while they are having fun.”
More activities at George Driver of the Year
Other activities at the George Driver of the Year competition include ‘drunken goggles’. Here, members of the public can try to walk in a straight line with special goggles. The goggles mimic the effects of alcohol on sight, mobility and perception.
The George Municipality organises the Driver of the Year competition annually. It aims to promote responsible driving while developing skills.
As a result, drivers from local distribution companies, public transport and the municipality will be competing. There are five categories including buses, vans, rigid trucks, articulated vehicles and rigid drawbar vehicles.
Consequently, drivers are allocated points based on an inspection, road test and manoeuvres through an obstacle course. Winners announced at the end of the day.
Proceedings, in the parking lot at the back of the centre, start at 8am.
