Archive for February 2018
Well maintained tyres are a vital part of your vehicles safety
As the point of contact with the road, well maintained tyres are a vital part of vehicle safety. Worn or damaged tyres can severely compromise braking distances and handling, increasing the risk of a crash. If you drive your vehicle daily, check the tyres fortnightly. Our tyre safety tips provide practical advice: Keep tyres (including…
Read MoreGet 20 hours off your log book by taking a Safer Drivers Course
As a young driver, receiving your P1 provisional licence is a big step in your development towards adulthood. You’ll enjoy greater freedom, with the responsibility of being legally allowed to drive alone. However, with this new responsibility come risks, and unfortunately young drivers (17 to 25) are statistically more likely to be in a fatal…
Read MoreDrivers typically take their eyes off the road for over 3km in a one hour journey
In a new study by French car giant Peugeot they have discovered that drivers typically take their eyes off the road for over 3km in an average one hour journey. Their test drivers were fitted with special glasses which had six small cameras to map where the retina of the eye was looking every 0.05…
Read MoreThere are new laws and parking offences around school zones
Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Melinda Pavey has announced new changes to parking offences around schools. The changes to some parking offence penalties under the Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2017, comes as the NSW Government hits a major milestone in its $10 million school infrastructure program. Mrs Pavey said the changes to legislation…
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