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Changing season brings more risks for truck drivers

Spring came this week, and Daylight Saving is just a month away on October 5th, but both of those mark an increase in risk for truck drivers. Drivers often either work during hours where traffic is minimised (i.e. during the

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Bull bars: What are the rules in New South Wales?

The police campaign to fine drivers with 5-post bull bars has been halted while a working group has negotiated a two-year reprieve. Police and others are concerned that the radical design of some of the bull bars compromises pedestrian safety

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Essential protective clothing for riding your motorcycle

Tarmac will shred your skin in a fraction of a second if you slide along it at speed. We’ve all had grazed knees and elbows from coming off a pushbike at only a few kilometres per hour. Now imagine it

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New South Wales speed limits

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

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Complete guide to motorbike lane position

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

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Braking on your motorbike

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.)

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Complete guide to carrying pillion passengers

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

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