If you are looking for a used car make sure you read the latest Used Car Safety Ratings.
If you are looking for a used car make sure you read the latest Used Car Safety Ratings. The Used Car Safety Ratings are formulated to reflect the relevance of each component measure to overall road trauma in our community. The ‘Safer Picks’ reflect the importance of vehicles that protect all people involved in a…
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 MoreThe Savings Lives on Country Roads initiative
Reducing fatalities and serious injuries on country roads is one of the biggest road safety challenges for NSW and a key focus of the 2026 Road Safety Plan. The Savings Lives on Country Roads initiative is designed to address two key contributors to road fatalities and serious injuries on country roads: high risk curves and…
Read MoreThe crash rates of utes are TWICE as high on country roads than metropolitan roads
The vehicle you drive and its safety features can greatly affect the outcome in a crash. Did you know that the crash rates of utes are twice as high on country roads than on metropolitan roads? Utes are often used on country roads, but they typically have fewer safety features than other vehicles. Their braking…
Read MoreOctober is Motorcycle Awareness Month
It’s Motorcycle Awareness Month, and we’re reminding drivers of the importance of looking out for motorcyclists on our roads. Sadly, motorcycle riders make up about 18% of all road deaths and 22% of serious injuries on NSW roads, despite motorcycles representing just 3.9% of all registered vehicles in NSW. With motorcycles being harder to see…
Read MoreDid you know that NSW was the first state in Australia to introduce road line markings?
Did you know that NSW was the first state in Australia to introduce road line markings? They were initially used for pedestrian crossings in Sydney in the 1920s, and in 1928 police hand painted the first central white dividing lines on Sydney roads. Modern day line marking machines were introduced in 1938 to speed up…
Read MoreNSW government to trial using average speed cameras for all vehicles not just trucks
NSW will trial average speed cameras to assess the road safety benefits of expanding their use from heavy vehicles to all vehicles. Speeding is the biggest killer on NSW roads, contributing to 41 per cent of all fatalities over the past decade. That is 136 families and friend networks every year whose lives are never…
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…
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