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…
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…
When you are learning to drive, if you learn in a car with an automatic gearbox you won’t be allowed to drive a manual car. If you learn with a manual gearbox, you’ll be able to drive both an automatic…
Identifying hazards when driving Much of your driving will likely be done on fairly wide roads with good markings and visibility, but there’s only so much that traffic engineers can mitigate dangers, so here are some that you’ll need to think…
When learning to ride your bike start in quiet streets with little traffic. Build up your confidence before you take on motorways and busy urban streets. Learn the characteristics of your bike and develop your reflex actions so that you…
When you are learning to drive it’s best to get instruction from a qualified driving instructor rather than just your friends or relatives. This is because many people crash within the first few years of driving, until they’ve built up…
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…
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…
