driving techniques
Are you a bad driver?
Think you’re a good driver? Of course you do, you’re human. But think again if you’re doing any of these, our 10 signs you’re a bad driver…
10 skills the average driver doesn’t have
In the same way that smart phones are apparently making us lazy and, in the same vein, here are 10 skills the average driver doesn’t have…
Is it illegal to wear thongs, eat, drink or smoke while driving?
It’s summer in Australia and the old myth about is it illegal to wear thongs while driving pops up again. We debunk it so you know what you can and can’t do.
The Australian Overtake… and why we shouldn’t be proud of it
There’s an overtaking manoeuvre unique to Australia, and it’s nothing to be proud of.
How to steer a car – Part 1
Steering is one of the most important skills when driving. Pity most of us were not taught the right way to do it.
Upgrading your 4×4 for driving in the dark
Driving in the dark can fraught with danger but it’s sometime unavoidable. If your vehicle is equipped with the right gear you’ll be able to make it safely through the night.
How to drive on dirt roads – Everything you need to know
Driving on dirt roads is very different to driving on bitumen. Here’s what you need to know, from setting up your vehicle, tyre pressures, to handling corrugations and more.
How To: Beach Driving with your 4×4
Beach driving with your 4×4 can be a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous if you don’t play by the rules.
Myth-Busting: Holding the steering wheel at 10-2 is the right way?
Older drivers might claim that holding the steering wheel at 10-2 is the right way to go. So, is holding the steering wheel at 10-2 the right way?
Myth-Busting: Does constantly changing lanes get you there faster?
We’ve all been there, stuck in a line of slow-moving traffic while cars in the outside lane are streaking past. So, does constantly changing lanes get you there faster?
Just how far can a stock-standard 4WD take you?
Just how far can a stock-standard Ford Everest 4WD take you? Ford took me to Tasmania to test my (very basic) off-road driving skills and find out.
What to do when you’re being tailgated…
Everyone’s been tailgated before, and if you’re already a little stressed it can be tempting to fight back. Don’t. Here’s how to handle tailgaters.
How to drive on steep hills
Hills can kill. Here’s how to drive on steep hills safely in your 4×4.
Beach Driving Explained
Driving on the beach is sometimes necessary, always fun… here’s what you need to know about beach driving.
Friday Top 5: Reasons why a car is fun to drive
Owning a car for some people is about getting from A to B… but there’s more to a car than just that. Here are five reasons why a car is fun to drive.