23 Jul 2021

Are you a bad driver?

3 years ago 7

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…

Practical Motoring
10 skills the average driver doesn't have
05 Mar 2020

10 skills the average driver doesn’t have

5 years ago 1

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…

Robert Pepper
VW Touareg footwell thongs driving
02 Dec 2019

Is it illegal to wear thongs, eat, drink or smoke while driving?

5 years ago 5 1

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.

Isaac Bober 5
overtaking on highway
23 Oct 2019

The Australian Overtake… and why we shouldn’t be proud of it

5 years ago 105 89

There’s an overtaking manoeuvre unique to Australia, and it’s nothing to be proud of.

Robert Pepper 105
23 Sep 2019

How to steer a car – Part 1

5 years ago 3

Steering is one of the most important skills when driving. Pity most of us were not taught the right way to do it.

Robert Pepper
10 Jul 2018

Upgrading your 4×4 for driving in the dark

6 years ago 1 0

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.

Dean Mellor 1
Ford Everest 4WD driving on unsealed road
22 Jun 2018

How to drive on dirt roads – Everything you need to know

6 years ago 3 0

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.

Dean Mellor 3
Off-road driving myths busted
18 May 2018

How To: Beach Driving with your 4×4

6 years ago 1 0

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.

Dean Mellor 1
How to hold a steering wheel
23 Apr 2018

Myth-Busting: Holding the steering wheel at 10-2 is the right way?

7 years ago 2 0

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?

Isaac Bober 2
overtaking on highway
16 Apr 2018

Myth-Busting: Does constantly changing lanes get you there faster?

7 years ago 5 0

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?

Isaac Bober 5
16 Nov 2017

Just how far can a stock-standard 4WD take you?

7 years ago 3 179

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.

Jane Speechley 3
How to deal with tailgaters
23 Aug 2017

What to do when you’re being tailgated…

7 years ago 23 233

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.

Robert Pepper 23
How to drive on steep hills
02 Jun 2017

How to drive on steep hills

7 years ago 0 0

Hills can kill. Here’s how to drive on steep hills safely in your 4×4.

Steve Cassano 0
30 May 2017

Beach Driving Explained

7 years ago 0 1

Driving on the beach is sometimes necessary, always fun… here’s what you need to know about beach driving.

Steve Cassano 0
14 Oct 2016

Friday Top 5: Reasons why a car is fun to drive

8 years ago 8 6

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.

Robert Pepper 8
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