Rules & regulations
We know green means go and red means stop, but what does the yellow light mean?
🚦 Yellow Light = You Must Stop if Safe In NSW, a yellow light means you must stop if it’s safe to do so before the ‘Stop’ line.The only time you’re allowed to continue through a yellow light is when stopping safely isn’t possible — for example, if you’re too close to the intersection or…
Read MoreNSW Parking Rules: What You Should Know – A Quick Guide from Boost Driver Training
Here’s a handy summary of some important parking rules in NSW — including common pitfalls around fire hydrants, bus stops, intersections and letterboxes. Always good to know before you park (or for learners studying for their licence). ✅ Keep your distance — these are strict “no-parking” zones Fire hydrants: You must not park within 1…
Read MoreA reminder to any L & P-Platers who love music – Use the radio!
You can’t play music on demand from your phone while driving but the radio still exists, and the good news is you can use it! You must not use a mobile phone while driving, even when you’re stationary, for example, stopped at lights or stuck in traffic. This includes: texting phone calls music emailing social…
Read MoreThe real rules for roundabouts!
Let’s bust the myth that you only need to give way to vehicles on your right at the roundabout. The rule is actually that you need to give way to any vehicle already in the roundabout, whether they’re entering on your right, left or directly opposite you. It’s important to know this and be aware…
Read MoreSeatbelt detection cameras are in operation on the Mid North Coasts roads
Seatbelt detection cameras have officially been operating on the Mid North Coasts roads since July 2024. Phone and seatbelt detection cameras detect drivers and passengers who are not properly wearing a seatbelt. Penalties apply for drivers detected not wearing a seatbelt properly or with a passenger not wearing a seatbelt properly. It’s been a requirement…
Read MoreDid you know that every 1 hour structured lesson with Boost Driver Training counts as 3 hours in your logbook?
In addition to general driving supervisor lessons (with a parent/carer), you may wish to find a licensed NSW driving instructor like Boost Driver Training to have structured lessons that allow you to record bonus hours in your logbook. Under the 3 for 1 scheme, for every 1-hour structured lesson, you can log 3 hours of…
Read MoreNew Driver Knowledge Test online launched for learner drivers
People wanting to get their learner license will now have the option to take their Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) in the comfort of their home or anywhere with internet access with the launch of Transport for NSW’s Driver Knowledge Test online. A commitment in the 2026 Road Safety Action Plan, the Driver Knowledge Test online has…
Read MoreCan P-platers use Apple CarPlay?
Apple CarPlay is a great addition to modern cars, making life easier without touching your phone while driving. However, it is against the law for some novice drivers. In New South Wales, it is illegal for a P-plater to have their phone connected to their head unit via Apple CarPlay. According to the Service NSW…
Read MoreCan I drive an electric car on my P-plates?
Can I drive an electric car on my P-plates? The simple answer is yes, but it depends on where you live and the model in question. In New South Wales there are restrictions regarding power-to-weight ratios and the definition of a performance vehicle. As a guide a P-plater in NSW is prohibited from driving a…
Read MoreThe danger of distraction – Mobile Phone Usage Rules for P Plate Drivers
Driving is an exciting experience. It’s also a privilege that comes with a lot of responsibility. “Mobile phones are one of the biggest distractions for young drivers. In fact, 14% of drivers involved in vehicular accidents are all young drivers with increased fatalities over the past two years,” says motoring expert Burke Wilson from Great…
Read MoreSlow down, move over & give space when passing emergency workers on the road.
The rules to improve the safety of emergency services personnel, tow truck operators and breakdown assistance providers working on the road, as well as the people they are helping changed in 2019. The changes also made it safer on higher speed roads where the time and distance required to reduce speed to 40km/h is the…
Read MoreGo Together Campaign. Respect each other’s space and ensure that everyone stays safe.
In NSW, drivers must give bicycle riders at least 1 metre of space when passing. On average, nine bicycle riders are killed and more than 1900 seriously injured in NSW each year. Bicycle riders represent about 2.5 per cent of total road fatalities and about 16 per cent of serious injuries. Drivers, bicycle riders and…
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