Driver Knowledge Tests

Child restraint laws in cars in Australia

If you want to carry children under the age of 7 in your car you will need an approved child seat as they reduce the chance of your child being injured in a crash. As your child grows you will

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How much practise should you do before your driving test

There are two components to your driving test and both are distinctly different: the theory test and the practical test. To have any chance of passing, you need to practise, and there are multiple ways in which you can practise,

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Petrol vs diesel

If you are choosing a new car, should you go petrol or diesel? Diesel cars usually carry a price premium over petrol cars, but does the extra initial purchase price and servicing cost make it worthwhile? Let’s assume you do enough

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Driving or riding in strong winds

This article covers tips for cars, motorbikes and heavy vehicles when driving in strong winds, and includes considering what other road users may do. NSW holds positions three to eight in the most windiest places in Australia (around the Newcastle

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14 tips for passing your advanced driving test

If you want to take your driver education further you can talk to the Australian Institute of Advanced Motorists, based in Tasmania (address details are at the bottom of this article). The IAM started life in the UK in 1956

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How to adjust your wing mirrors correctly

Your car’s wing mirrors are there to allow you to see behind your car so that you can manoeuvre in car parks, change lanes and pull out of parking spaces. They are not a complete replacement for turning your head

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Can music help you concentrate when driving?

For some people, the car is where they consume the majority of their music. If the car supports Bluetooth then you can wirelessly stream music from your smartphone. If it has a USB in then you can directly connect an

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