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…
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…
Drivers of private vehicles are allowed to drive while deaf, although they should be advised by an audiologist regarding any limitations because of their deafness. Hearing aids, sensors and other means of warning drivers can help. However, it is suspected…
It can destroy your paintwork if you leave it long enough as it is corrosive. Once it goes through the clearcoat, it will gradually spread and suddenly an entire panel will look terrible. If it’s not birds, it’s bats causing…
Advanced drivers will choose to change gears more than novice drivers because changing gear is about being in the right gear for the needs of the driver. Drivers of manual cars need to change gears all the time, whereas drivers…
