Driver Knowledge Tests

How do breathalysers find alcohol in blood?

The main reasons why breathalysers are used is to determine whether a person behind the wheel is driving under the influence of alcohol, either as a roadside test by traffic officers or in use as part of an ignition interlock

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Reducing accident risk while driving

Driving a vehicle can be very dangerous, yet our safety behind the wheel is something we all take for granted as our confidence builds behind the wheel and driving routines that once required our full attention start to become second

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Facts + statistics: road safety

How does Australia compare to the USA in terms of road safety? According to the Australia Bureau of Statistics, there were 19.8 million motor vehicles on the road as at 31 January 2020 Compared with approximately 279.6 million vehicles operating

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How to deal with truck accidents

People who are operating large vehicles such as trucks have a lot of responsibility while being on the road. They need to keep themselves and their truck safe to ensure that pedestrians and other vehicles around them are safe. In

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How should you transport furniture when you move house?

If you don’t want to hire a removals company, you can do it yourself, either in a trailer or a rented truck. While you can use a cage trailer or a ute, it’s best to choose a vehicle with a

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Which axles are drive axles on a truck?

A drive axle on a truck is one that provides motive power – it is one that is connected to the engine via the differential, driveshaft and gearbox and propels the truck forwards or backwards. A truck can have more

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Can you smoke in a car in Australia?

You can smoke in a car anywhere in Australia as long as there is not a minor in the car. The definition of a minor varies: Victoria and Tasmania: a person under 18 years old Western Australia: a person under

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