Driver Knowledge Tests

Is talking to a passenger as risky as talking to someone on a cellphone while driving?

It’s a question that’s frequently asked: if it’s so dangerous to talk to someone on a cellphone while driving, is there the same danger when talking to a passenger in your car? It was a question that prompted a study

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Improving your driving skills by learning to do commentary drives

A commentary drive is an advanced driving technique where you describe what you are seeing and doing while you are driving and the reason why – it is you, as the driver, commentating your driving just like a footie commentator

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Improving your fuel economy: from the sensible to the extreme

Many of us look to buy a more fuel efficient car before we look at the habits we have that unnecessarily waste fuel. Sure, you can look at buying a small, more fuel-efficient car, but there are many other things

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Why you should get your full driver’s licence before you do your gap year

Many people take a gap year before or after university (sometimes stretching for two or three years) to go and travel the world and get some life experience. If you take your gap year before uni then you won’t be

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The dangers of smoking and driving

While we’ve had a ban in NSW on smoking in vehicles when there’s a child under 16 present since 1 July 2009, it’s not against the law to smoke in a vehicle on your own. There’s a fine of $250

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When are you allowed to use your hazard warning lights?

Your hazard warning lights are when all four indicators flash simultaneously. They can usually be activated by pushing the button that has a red triangle in it. The button is frequently located in the centre of the dashboard. Hazard warning

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Common mistakes that cause riders to fail their motorbike practical test

There are some common errors you should be aware of before taking your motorbike test so that you give yourself the best chance of passing first time. Apart from silly errors like forgetting to bring the right documentation, turning up

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