Tracking explained

Harsh Driving and Driver Monitoring

Driver monitoring turns driving habits into data you can act on.

Updated 26 September 2026 · Tracker Prices South Africa

Quick answer: Harsh driving means sudden, aggressive vehicle movements: hard braking, rapid acceleration and sharp cornering. A driver monitoring system uses the tracker’s sensors to detect these events and score each driver.

What counts as harsh driving

Why it matters

Harsh driving increases crash risk, fuel use, tyre and brake wear, and insurance claims. Drivers who know they are being scored usually improve, and fleets use scores for coaching and rewards.

For families

Parents of new drivers use driver-behaviour reports to talk about specific trips rather than guessing. See best tracker for teen drivers and defensive driving tips.

Which plans include it?

Driver-behaviour monitoring is included on premium consumer plans and fleet plans. See the plans below.

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Plans with driver-behaviour monitoring

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CartrackMid-range

Quick Plus

R149/month
Free installation (36-month contract) · 36-month contract
  • Stolen vehicle recovery
  • 24/7 monitoring centre
  • Live GPS tracking
  • Mobile app access
  • + 3 more features
NetstarPremium

Platinum

R249/month
Installation quoted by provider · 36-month contract
  • Stolen vehicle recovery
  • 24/7 monitoring centre
  • Live GPS tracking
  • Mobile app access
  • + 5 more features
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FAQ

Common Questions

What does harsh driving mean on my tracker report?+

The tracker detected a sudden brake, acceleration or turn above a set force threshold.

Can driver monitoring lower insurance?+

Some insurers reward good driving recorded by telematics. Ask your insurer.

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