Do you need a full-sized spare for country travelling?
Has modern tyre technology made spare tyres redundant, or is it still important to carry a full-sized spare for country driving?
MPs vote against increasing speed limit for overtaking
One MP has proposed raising the speed limit when overtaking in Victoria, but it has been slammed down by other MPs. VICTORIAN MPs have had their say on a supposed amendment to temporarily allow speeding while overtaking on country roads, voting a resounding 38 to 2 against the change to
Should you wear sunglasses when driving in the rain?
While it might sound like the opposite of what’s best, but wearing sunglasses in the rain and fog is likely to improve visibility…
Cyclists on the road in Australia – how we can all get along
Seems like some motorists don’t think cyclists should be allowed to ride on the road… Hmm. I love cars and I’m all in favour of cyclists sharing the road.
Myth-Busting: I’m safe to drive after drinking one or two drinks
Most people will claim that they’re ‘well under the limit’ and thus fine to drive after having one or two alcoholic drinks. But are you safe to drive after one or two drinks?
How to keep spiders out of your car
Ever had a spider crawl across your dashboard, or out from behind your wing mirror? Here’s how to keep spiders out of your car.
Melbourne to introduce mobile phone cameras
New overhead cameras will go live in Victoria to detect motorists using mobile phones with increased fines and demerit points after an initial trial.
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.
UK police trial Ford Ranger Raptor
Ford’s convict-colony developed Ranger could be servicing justice in the UK soon.
VW’s Police-ready Tiguan Proline revealed
Australian police may soon have a new 162kW ‘offroad’ German squad car geared towards first responders.
How to use a snatch strap
If you drive off-road, sooner or later you’ll either need recovering or need to recover someone. Here’s how to use a snatch strap correctly and safely.
Call for narrower lanes despite cars growing bigger
“Australian cities would get far more value out of their road space if we switched to smaller vehicles,” says Aussie think tank.
Nine simple car etiquette rules
Most of us understand the importance of good manners in everyday life – not least of all because we’ve had them drummed into us from a young age…
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.
Unmarked BMW M3 Police car in Canberra
Next time you pull up at the lights to drag a BMW M3, it might pay to check who’s driving it first.
