Driving can be a risky endeavour. From heavy traffic to bad weather, there are many potential dangers on the road. However, with the right attitude and preparation, you can reduce the risk of crashing and enjoy a safe journey every time you hit the road.
This article will cover critical tips for avoiding risk when driving. From developing your driving skills to getting familiar with road conditions and taking extra care in challenging weather, these tips can help you stay safe.
Whether you’re just starting as a learner driver or already fully licensed, you may wonder if eating while driving is illegal in Australia. Most of us have grabbed a snack on a road trip or even enjoyed a burger behind the wheel, but is there a law prohibiting eating while driving?
Please note that this blog is explicitly for entertainment and informational purposes. For more information, you should consult your state, territory and/or city’s specific rules and laws.
You may need to overtake another vehicle if it is moving under the speed limit. When passing a car in front of you, you must keep other road users safe and follow all road rules. In this post, the team at LTrent Driving School will share some of the top things you need to be aware of when passing a vehicle.
To earn your P1 licence and take the driving test, you will need to pass your Hazard Perception Test (HPT) first. This computer-based test is designed to assess your ability to recognise and respond to potential hazards on the road.
The HPT test consists of a sequence of short video clips containing everyday road scenes in which you must identify developing hazards before they develop into an immediate risk. This test aims to ensure you are aware of your surroundings and can make quick, safe decisions when faced with potential hazards.
“But how do I pass the HPT test?” Here are a few tips to prepare and pass your HPT on the first attempt.
Navigating through traffic congestion can be intimidating to many drivers, and the tension it creates can affect your performance on the road. Driving in heavy traffic usually requires more concentration and skill to keep up with your surroundings and driving conditions. This can be daunting, especially to inexperienced drivers.
Below, professional instructors from LTrent Driving School provide safety tips for successfully driving through heavy traffic.
Although the Safer Drivers Course is not mandatory for all drivers, it will benefit drivers of all experience levels. As a young driver, you need to develop safe driving skills and be able to make well-informed decisions behind the wheel.
So in short, yes you should complete the Safer Drivers Course. Drivers who have completed this course can obtain their provisional licences more easily, according to Transport for NSW.
Interested in the Safer Drivers Course? Continue reading to learn more about this course, its requirements, and its benefits.
U-Turns in ACT can be a bit confusing, and though this manoeuvre is helpful in many situations, it’s easy to fall afoul of the law if you don’t know the rules about U-Turns in the area. So in this guide, we’ll take you through the road rules and some advice about making U-Turns in ACT.
An ACT driver’s licence grants you permission to drive a motor vehicle on the road, with specific licences for trucks, cars, and motorcycles. There are three main stages of ACT driver’s licence in the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) for learner and provisional drivers. The stages are Learner (restricted), Provisional P1 and P2 (restricted) and Full licence (unrestricted).
Wondering what ACT road rules say about speed limits for young drivers and provisional licence holders? In this guide, we’ll discuss what learner drivers and provisional drivers need to know about maximum speed limits in ACT. Let’s get started.
If you’re getting a driver’s licence in Canberra, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with ACT road rules before you begin driving on ACT roads. Whether you’re a learner driver, or you’ve obtained a licence in another region of Australia, ignorance isn’t an excuse if you break the law.
That means you need to study the ACT Road Rules Handbook. But what is this handbook? How do you get it, and what does it contain? Read on, and learn everything you need to know in this guide from LTrent Driving School.