Fuel economy describes how much fuel your vehicle uses in relation to the distance travelled. It is given by manufacturers in a standard form for urban, extra-urban and combined cycle driving, which is determined by a standardised test, described here.…
If you need information about road safety in Australia there are many organisations that are active in that arena. Some are run as government departments, such as the Office of Road Safety in Western Australia and the NSW Government Centre for…
Making new contacts, buying and selling equipment, and gaining additional knowledge are all good reasons for new and experienced motorcyclists to join online communities. You can always join an actual motorbike club, but you’ll be restricted to your readily accessible…
Traffic calming refers to changes in the road’s width, elevation and surface in order to slow traffic down or deter it from using that road in order to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. There are many ways in which…
Carrying a baby in your car, especially one that is crying, is something that the majority of drivers will experience at some time in their lives. Some babies are very comfortable with travelling and will fall asleep within a few…
Daylight saving begins on the first Sunday in October when clocks are put forwards an hour and ends on the first Sunday of April when clocks are put back one hour. Insurance companies in the UK report that when the…
Depending on where you live you’ll have to deal with ‘roos, wallabies, cattle, sheep, emus, camels or cassowaries, but in autumn, you’re much more likely to see deer on the roads because it’s their mating seasons, and that creates an…
