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…
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…
Urban design can help improve air quality
Smart design idea can help to improve air quality alongside roads. Cleaner air may be coming to a roadside near you thanks to a simple but effective barrier solution. The invention of scientists at the Imperial College in the UK, a simple curve roadside barrier deflects vehicle tailpipe emissions back
Triumph SOS app detects accidents automatically
Accident detection and alert system available to any rider, regardless of the motorcycle they ride. Triumph has launched an app for motorcyclists that detects and responds to rider accidents and emergencies. Called SOS, the accredited app has been developed specifically for motorcyclists and automatically connects you to the nearest emergency
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.
What lights to use when driving in fog or hazardous conditions
Conditions turn bad as fog covers the road and you can’t see anywhere near as much as you could just moments ago – what lights do you turn on and what do you do? When you’re driving in fog there are two problems that arise: one, you can’t see as
Push for 30 and 40km/h limit on all Victorian streets
Will we see 30 and 40km/h speed limits widespread in Victoria soon? A healthy walking advocate charity, Victoria Walks, is campaigning to introduce reduced speed limits across Victoria and the widening of current school zones. The key targets are shifting the current 50km/h speed limit on local streets down to
Road rage? Time to take a chill pill
A new road campaign says that practicing mindfulness will help reduce needless road rage. The National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP) along with Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) and Budget Direct have launched a campaign to set driver’s minds at ease and reduce road rage incidents when they get
Is it illegal to mount a phone (or smartwatch) on the windscreen?
Can you mount and charge your phone on the windscreen in a car to make calls and use navigation? How about using a smartwatch? A recent incident involving a motorist in Victoria has sparked the question if it is actually illegal to charge and/or mount a mobile phone on a
A simple text message before driving might save your life
Before you hop into a car next, you might want to hop onto your phone and do this first. Amazingly, there are over 155,000 vehicles in Australia fitted with faulty Takata airbags, and of those, over 5000 contain the most deadly type of inflator that has killed people around the
Driving tips for country and rural roads
Anyone with a licence should know how to drive already, but the conditions and scenarios that happen on the country and rural roads can be a lot different from city corners. Coming out of lockdown but potentially still restricted in just how far we can travel (if borders remain closed,
Victorian and QLD mobile phone cameras turn on this week
Victoria and Queensland on the cusp of activating cameras to hand out fines and points for using a mobile phone while driving. Victoria will begin trailing special new cameras this week to detect mobile phone use behind the wheel and “and potentially other illegal driving activities.” The announcements come as
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
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.