Tracking explained

Harsh Driving and Driver Monitoring

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

Updated 26 September 2026 · TrackerPrices SA

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

Harsh braking: slowing down much faster than normal.
Harsh acceleration: pulling away very quickly.
Harsh cornering: taking turns too fast.
Speeding: exceeding the limit or a set threshold.
Excessive idling and late-night 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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MatrixPremium

Gold

R239/month

Installation quoted by provider · 36-month contract

Includes: Trips, GeoLoc Advanced Alert and Panic Alert with Remote, Crash Alert, Border Alert, Tax Logbook, No Go Zones, Power Down, Roadside Assist, Reports and Beame.