Truck tyres (i.e. semi-truck) are under much higher pressure than car tyres. In fact, when they are filled, they are filled in a cage which protects the tyre technician if the tyre blows. This is because a car tyre is…
Truck tyres (i.e. semi-truck) are under much higher pressure than car tyres. In fact, when they are filled, they are filled in a cage which protects the tyre technician if the tyre blows. This is because a car tyre is…
Our local councils spend millions a year on repairing potholes. They appear in droves after torrential rain, but also gradually appear due to general wear and tear. Roads with more heavy trucks tend to need more attention. Parramatta Road in…
A study by Austroads has revealed the factors that increase your risk of having a motorbike crash. Riders using sports motorbikes have greater odds of being involved in serious injury crashes and older riders using sports motorbikes have an even…
How many vehicle accidents happen in and around tunnels? Tunnels themselves are relatively safe compared with other parts of the road network, but there are still a significant number of crashes. The majority of crashes are due to lane changes…
Unlike Victoria, where you can park motorbikes and scooters on footpaths, in New South Wales you are not allowed to park on the footpath or a nature strip. A footpath means an area generally designed for and used by pedestrians…
When you are driving, the distance you can see ahead of you changes all the time because of: Curves Other vehicles Weather conditions Changes in elevation Other obstructions Sun dazzle Light levels It’s dangerous if the distance you can see…
A blackout is where you suffer a temporary loss of consciousness. Obviously, when driving a vehicle, this is very dangerous. Blackouts can be caused by a number of physiological factors and chemical factors. Fainting – more than 50% of blackouts…
