In both NSW and VIC, learner drivers under the age of 25 and 21 respectively, must record 120 hours of driving time in a logbook – including 20 hours of driving at night. Fear of driving at night is common in learners, but to get your log book hours and drive safely in the future, you need to overcome the fear of driving at night.
How? Here are a few tips from LTrent Driving School on how to overcome driving anxieties and driving phobia at night.
Life in a different country is exciting and confusing, especially for an international student. Add driving to the mix, and it’s no wonder how someone can become so disoriented. Australia is a vast country, and driving makes travelling so much easier for an international student to go to any educational institution. There’s always public transportation, but that option can be severely limiting for our temporary residents. With that being said, can international students drive in Australia? We must follow some road rules, so let’s break down what our international students need to know to drive safely.
As of January of 2020, there were over 19 million registered motor vehicles on the roads in Australia. With this in mind, it might be a good idea to tap the brakes and assess one of the most fundamental driving skills – parking. Let’s be honest. Not all drivers know how to park perfectly.
The Australian Road Rules defines an “older driver” as any driver aged 75 years or above. Older drivers must provide an updated medical review, showing they’re still fit to drive. This rule aims to improve road safety. Drivers above this age can be suffering from physical or cognitive impairments. In this guide to older driver licensing, you’ll read about how to keep your drivers licence updated.
Road rules are essential when you’re first learning to drive. It’s also important to know that the rules vary depending on the situation. It’s wise to learn about driving laws from a credible source before getting behind the wheel.
In this article, we’ll be covering the rules for indicating roundabouts in Victoria and NSW. Breaking these laws will result in you accumulating demerit points on your license. Accumulate enough of these points, and you may get a suspension.
A U-turn is a dangerous manoeuvre that must be performed with awareness and precision. Careless or abrupt manoeuvres can result in deadly crashes. Not by chance, U-turns are dealt with carefully by local road traffic legislation. Situations where they’re allowed, are prescribed in a detailed manner.
Perform a U-turn only when there’s a road sign allowing it, although there are exceptions. In any case, you should always have an unobstructed view of approaching traffic before doing this manoeuvre. Always observe the road rules. In this article, we’ll discuss when it’s allowed and not allowed to perform a U-turn.
It doesn’t matter if you are a learner driver or if you already have some driving experience – you can benefit from additional driving lessons. Whether you are a teenager hoping to pass the driving test, an experienced driver who is looking into improving your driving skills or a resident who needs to transfer their overseas licence, adding more hours of driving under your belt can be beneficial in many ways.
Here’s how driving lessons can help.
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Whether you are a learner driver getting ready for your test or an experienced driver who wants to progress on a full (unrestricted) driver’s licence, learning how to drive in a manual car can be difficult. Below, you will find nine tips that will help you pass your test and feel more confident driving a manual car.
Here’s what you should know.
Driving is an important skill that a lot of people want to learn. However, it’s important not to get too caught up in the image of you driving a car on the open road, and stop to think about who will teach you.
Your first moments behind a wheel are vital because they can set the foundation of future driving habits, both good and bad. Here are 5 advantages of using a driving school to learn how to drive.