Driver Knowledge Tests

40% of drivers drive distracted according to IAM (but it’s really 100%). How do you avoid driving distracted?

If you have just passed your driving test and you are starting to drive on your own, how do you remain in control and give your full attention to the road at all times? You will still be finding that

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Why advice on skidding could be outdated and dangerous

It used to be that you would see a lot of skid marks on the road. Now you see very few. Three types of action causes tyre marks on the road: Wheel lockup due to too much braking force applied

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Institute of Advanced Motorists wants government to introduce driver health checks in UK

The IAM, which has branches all over the world, including here in Australia, has called on the UK government to introduce driver health checks for drivers over a certain age to ensure that they are still capable of being in

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UK government sets limits for driving while under the influence of drugs

Australia already has quite strict laws on driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In New South Wales it is illegal to drive a car, motorbike or heavy vehicle while under the influence of drugs, and this also includes

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33% of young drivers never check their tyre tread

A survey of 1000 18-25 year-old drivers in the UK by Ingenie insurance found that one in three never checked their tyre tread and one in four never check the pressure. 62% underestimate the minimum legal tread depth and 82%

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12 amazing and daunting junctions around the world

The following 12 junctions are some of the most complex to drive anywhere in the world. Make sure you know your intersection rules before trying to drive through them. Let’s start with our four best ones in Sydney, Canberra and

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Australia considering road levies

According to Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) our government is planning to implement a per kilometre road usage charge. The fees will be calculated using a number of factors such as the weight of the vehicle, where it’s being driven and

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