Road Safety
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
You’re most likely to have a car crash in Melbourne
Driving around Melbourne is akin to playing Russian roulette with your car, according to statistics released by car insurance company AAMI.
Overtaking lanes… and why they’re dangerous?
Just the other day I was overtaken right at the end of an overtaking lane… it was dangerous. I got angry. But I was in the wrong.
A simple guide to in-car etiquette – Part Two
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about good in-car etiquette for passengers – not messing with the controls, taking your rubbish with you when you go, and so forth.
‘You just got passed by a girl’… no, I didn’t…
Having kids has changed a lot of things for me, not the least is my stress level and patience for those who clearly don’t have children, like the lady who overtook me this morning…