Modern cars are brimming with new technologies to make the process of driving easier and safer. At the same time, are they breeding a false sense of security? We look at how modern cars may be better designed, but our driving skills could be getting worse. Read More
Green slips for young drivers are expensive. They are new to the roads and lack of experience can be life threatening for them. In fact, road deaths in this age group are on the rise. By driving safely each year, young people should see the price of their greenslip come down. Read More
Driving is so much part of daily life that losing your licence can be difficult. If you accumulate 13 demerit points on a full licence, you will lose it. We asked two people what it’s like to live with lots of demerit points or without a licence. Read More
If you drive a lot, the chances are you appreciate it when other drivers are courteous towards you. Courteous driving is more than just following the road rules. In fact, there are some unwritten road rules that help to make everyone’s drive more enjoyable. Read More
It seems like everybody loves a road trip. We asked the team if they had any great tips for when you next take to the road. Some of them are predictable and some are a little quirky. See if you can use any of their tips for a road trip. Read More
Is it true that nobody likes parallel parking? Are men more confident at parking than women? The answers are not as obvious as you might think. As more cars park themselves, there may come a time when we don’t know how to do it.
When was the last time you saw an RBT on the street? The NRMA claims RBTs deter motorists and there should be a lot more of them. We look at the stats on trauma caused by drink driving and question whether some drink driving is still socially acceptable. Read More
One of our popular blogs is about how demerit points work. This one looks at the real cost of demerit points. Did you know each demerit point lasts for 40 months on your drivers licence? This means you could pay up to 40% more for your greenslip over 3 years. Read More
Do you want to learn to drive? Driving a car is still seen as a symbol of freedom and independence, even though there are good alternatives. Our guide helps you understand how to progress through the graduated licensing scheme. You go from Learner to red Provisional 1 to green Provisional 2 and then to the freedom of a full, unrestricted licence. Read More
Among the thousands of road rules in NSW, there are some that could trip you up. A few of them might even sound unlikely at first. Here we explain some tricky road rules, why they exist, and the fines and demerit points that apply if you break them. Read More
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