Diesel produces approximately 2.68kg of CO2 per litre, petrol produces approximately 2.31kg of CO2 per litre burned, and LPG about 1.51kg per litre. These numbers are fairly consistent across all vehicles. If your vehicle is passing a lot of unburned…
At traffic lights there is often a buried coil of wire just behind the give way line called an induction loop traffic detector that detects large metal objects immediately above, such as a car or truck. They are used to…
From 1 December 2016, P2 licence holders will no longer be permitted to use a mobile phone at all while driving or riding. These are the same restrictions as learner and P1 licence holders. Why are P2 drivers completely banned from…
Getting out and riding in a group with your mates is a fine way to spend a sunny day. Here are some tips to make your motorbike ride both fun and safe. Group dynamics It’s best if all riders are…
There’s no doubt we get scorching summers in NSW, and who hasn’t got into a car and been barely able to touch the steering wheel because of the heat? A car (or a truck cabin) in summer can be up…
More and more cars and trucks have dash cams and more and more motorcyclists wear helmet cams for a number of reasons such as insurance purposes, and driver monitoring and training. Driving instructors frequently have dash cams, too, and it’s possible…
In summer you see many motorcyclists riding wearing shorts, thongs and t-shirts not realising (or not caring) that their skin versus tarmac is not a contest that skin will win. But, it’s hot. Really hot. Summer is the time you…
