South Africans feel that they can get away with unsafe road use practices for several reasons:

1. A widespread perception of inadequate law enforcement and accountability leads to the belief that drivers are unlikely to be caught or penalized for traffic violations, fostering reckless behavior.
2. A systemic culture of corruption allows for unqualified drivers to obtain licenses fraudulently, weakening overall road safety enforcement.
3. Normalization of unsafe behaviors such as speeding, not wearing seatbelts, and disregarding traffic laws makes these practices seem acceptable and without serious consequences.
4. Limited understanding or disregard of the risks and potential impacts on others contributes to non-compliance with road safety rules.

These factors combine to create an environment where unsafe road use is often overlooked or tolerated by many individuals.