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Loading and driving heavy vehicles

A heavy vehicle is one with a gross vehicle mass of more than 4.5 tonnes. These vehicles have restrictions for the safety of other road users. Sometimes they are allowed to do things that other road users aren’t, and sometimes

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Parking rules

This guide explains safe parking and what you are and aren’t allowed to do when parking in NSW. Safe parking When a vehicle is safely parked it is visible and not obstructing other road users. At night time, if you

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Safety and alertness when driving

When you drive you have the main responsibility for your safety and the safety of other road users. When you first get in your car or anyone else’s car, adjust the seat and mirrors so that you have a comfortable

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Intersections, roundabouts, lanes and traffic lights rules

This article covers intersections, roundabouts, lane use and traffic light rules in New South Wales, including where road traffic intersects with other traffic like pedestrians, cyclists and trams/light rail. Intersections Intersections will be controlled by traffic lights or give way

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Using medication before driving

For many of us driving is a necessity for at least some purpose or activity, and for some of you your livelihood will rely on it, but we also do get sick occasionally and need to take medication which can

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12 functions you need to know in your car (+images)

Here are 12 important functions that can make your life easier in your car. Window lock The window lock prevents rear seat passengers opening their windows. It’s usually a button that looks like a window with a cross through it,

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Learning to drive? Here are 12 things you need to know that your car does (with images)

The first time you get in a car you’ll see a potentially confusing array of switches, dials, stalks (wands), buttons, gauges and readouts. Modern cars have more and more of these features. High-beam or full-beam headlights When you turn your

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