A week ago, on July 1 motorcycle lane filtering became legal with some strict conditions, and Transport for NSW has created a video that nicely explains the rules. Lane filtering is when a motorcycle rider moves alongside or between vehicles that have…
Remember that as of this week (1 July 2014), that Roads and Maritime fees increase. The following will be the current fees at 1 July. Description Current From 1 July 2014 Increase Unrestricted Driver Licence – 1 year 52 54 2…
In a two-car accident with no witnesses there are a number of scenarios where it can be your word against the other driver’s word. For example, in a simple case of a nose-to-tail accident the onus is on the driver…
Your fitness to drive affects the safety of other road users because your health affects your perception, response time, ability to control the vehicle and ability to judge situations. In March 2012 new medical standards came into effect for all drivers…
Novice riders are only allowed to ride motorbikes approved under the Learner Approved Motorcycle (LAM) scheme. If you consider riding a motorbike like playing a video game, you wouldn’t expect to start at level 10 because you will quickly die…
A recent survey found that only 33% of young drivers never check their tyre pressures. Here’s what you need to be doing to keep yourself safe, and keep your tyres in great condition. Where your tyres meet the tarmac is a small…
There are two main types of speed limit signs: regulatory speed signs which you must not exceed, and advisory speed signs which indicate a recommended maximum speed for a corner in good driving conditions for the average car. There are…
