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South Australia’s new yellow light road safety law starts
May 20, 2025
From the 19th of May 2025, new road rules requiring motorists in South Australia to slow down to 25km/h when passing stationary vehicles with flashing amber lights are now in effect. This change aims to enhance safety measures for roadside ...
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MUST KNOW for your VORT: Task 11 - The 3-point turn
October 13, 2024
- The learner will be able to select a safe and suitable location to perform the 3-point turn; and - The learner will be able to turn the vehicle around safely and competently within the boundaries of a carriageway that is narrower than ...
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MUST KNOW for your VORT: Task 3 - Moving off from the kerb
October 13, 2024
- The learner will be able to move off from the left kerb in a safe and efficient manner with the vehicle under full control at the first attempt. - The learner will accurately perform this task without assistance. Moving off from the ...
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MUST KNOW for your VORT: Task 13. Reverse parallel parking
June 05, 2024
Stop in safe and legal place with a good view in both directions, obeyed all signs on the road. There is no: - solid yellow line, - bike lane - bus stop - fire hydrant - post box - or driveway According to the road law you must remember ...
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Following distance. The “3 second rule”
December 10, 2023
The 3 second rule. Following distance
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The Federal Government has announced ‘reversing aids’ will be mandated
December 10, 2023
The Federal Government has announced ‘reversing aids’ will be mandated for newly-introduced vehicles sold in Australia from 1 November 2025. mirrors, cameras or sensors
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Pulled over by police: your rights
November 23, 2023
Pulled over by police: your rights, What to do if you`re stopped by the cops
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11 places you can’t park
August 29, 2023
1. At bus stops FINE: $93, or $127 in a bus zone 2. In bike and bus lanes FINE: $263 (bike lane) or $261 (bus lane) 3. Near a solid white centre line FINE: $68 4. Too close to cars FINE: $68 5. On a nature strip FINE: $95 6. On the wrong ...
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Four tips for drivers to help make pedestrians safer
August 29, 2023
1. Pedestrians can be unpredictable, so slow down, avoid distractions and prepare for sudden movements, particularly at night. 2. Don`t assume a pedestrian has seen you. Try to make eye contact, stop and wave pedestrians through at ...
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Do you have to give way to pedestrians at a slip lane?
August 29, 2023
Yes. The Australian Road Rules state that drivers turning left at a slip lane (a left turn lane separated by a traffic island) must give way to pedestrians or cyclists on the slip lane or about to cross. The rule applies whether the slip .....
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Cross a single solid white dividing line
August 29, 2023
Many drivers see a solid white line and think it`s illegal to cross, however that`s not always the case. In some scenarios, including when entering private property or a car park, you can cross a single solid white dividing ...
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Run a red light to save a life
August 29, 2023
Have you ever been at a red light, traffic banked up behind you, when suddenly you hear sirens and see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle in your rear-view mirror? It`s a situation that could leave even the most-experienced ...
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IS YOUR DRIVING INSTRUCTOR A FAKE?
August 19, 2023
A person who receives a fee or any other reward (payment) for teaching you to drive must hold the appropriate Motor Driving Instructor`s licence. Motor Driving Instructors and Authorised Examiners are required to clearly display ...
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Safe Drivers Look Ahead
April 14, 2023
Over the years we have learned that many experienced drivers do not look ahead as far as they should. Defensive Driving Instructors sit beside many experienced drivers. We watch people drive then help them develop safer habits. The main ...
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What makes an “unsafe behaviour” behind the wheel
April 14, 2023
Unsafe Behaviours, known as “Coachable” behaviours in the DriveCam platform are behaviours which require attention however are unlikely to actually cause a collision. A great example of this is the most prevalent behaviour in ...
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DriveRisk 2021 Annual Risk Report – Key Learnings
April 11, 2023
This year saw the release of the first edition of DriveRisk’s Annual Risk Report. Over the last few years, DriveRisk has gathered and utilised billions of kilometres of data to identify, focus and address risky driving habits in the ...
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How crash call-out became personal for South Australian firefighters
April 10, 2023
A South Australian fire brigade has opened up about the death of one of their own in a tragic crash. The officers have spoken about the tragedy near Kadina last month, ahead of the Easter long weekend. The tragedy still looms in the mind ...
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Easter traffic headache as weekenders return home
April 01, 2023
Transport bosses are warning the major route back into Sydney from the north, the M1, is being hit with "significant delays" due to holiday traffic, as well as earlier crashes and a breakdown. One of three southbound lanes of ...
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South Australia’s new yellow light road safety law starts
MUST KNOW for your VORT: Task 11 - The 3-point turn
MUST KNOW for your VORT: Task 3 - Moving off from the kerb
MUST KNOW for your VORT: Task 13. Reverse parallel parking
U-turn
Following distance. The “3 second rule”
The Federal Government has announced ‘reversing aids’ will be mandated
Pulled over by police: your rights
11 places you can’t park
Four tips for drivers to help make pedestrians safer
Do you have to give way to pedestrians at a slip lane?
Cross a single solid white dividing line
Run a red light to save a life
IS YOUR DRIVING INSTRUCTOR A FAKE?
Safe Drivers Look Ahead
What makes an “unsafe behaviour” behind the wheel
DriveRisk 2021 Annual Risk Report – Key Learnings
How crash call-out became personal for South Australian firefighters
Easter traffic headache as weekenders return home