Speed limit signs are always a black number inside a red circle. In New South Wales the speed limits range from 10kph to 110kph in 10kph increments, but the majority of roads will either be 50kph in urban areas, 100kph in…
Speed limit signs are always a black number inside a red circle. In New South Wales the speed limits range from 10kph to 110kph in 10kph increments, but the majority of roads will either be 50kph in urban areas, 100kph in…
When you are riding normally in dry weather then you will be in the centre or centre-left of your lane as this creates a buffer between you and oncoming vehicles. Be aware, though, that if it is raining the centre…
The front brake assumes around 75-90% of the braking power depending on the road surface, your riding position, your bike’s set-up and a how your bike is loaded (e.g. if you are carrying a pillion passenger, which is explained here.)…
Motorbike riders must not carry a pillion on a learner or P1 licence. You can carry one on your P2 licence with no restrictions. This gives you time to learn the characteristics of your motorbike and become more comfortable with…
Like with a car licence, a motorbike licence is graduated. This means that as you progress through the licence process you become less restricted in what you can do. But what’s the real cost of getting your licence. Let’s find…
While public transport, cycling and walking can serve the needs of many, it often comes with restrictions that having a driver’s licence overcomes. Additionally, some jobs require you to have a driving licence, but what is the actual cost of…
How do you mark a grey stretch of tarmac so that drivers can see which way it goes both in daytime and nighttime? Historically, roads didn’t have markings, but in the interests of safety, more and more roads now have…
