It sounds easy, but when should you indicate and what is the procedure at roundabouts? Signalling might seem like a small, unimportant part of driving, but failing to do it could cause serious problems. That’s because signalling informs other road users (pedestrians and cyclists included) which direction you’re heading in. You should always indicate when:…
There are many benefits to obtaining a professional driver education because you should know the rules of the road and be able to handle your vehicle under any type of road condition, weather or situation. Any person who wants to operate a motor vehicle in Australia needs to carry a valid driver’s licence. In order for anyone…
Every parent is concerned about choosing the correct time to start their child in a professional driver training programme. While there is no “right time”, you can have your child enrolled in some type of professional training from when they first get their learners license to help get them on the right track or if…
If you live in Queensland, Australia, and are trying to obtain your car drivers licence, then you have several steps to take before you become a fully licensed and legal driver. The first step to obtaining your licence is to take the learner’s test and obtain your learner’s licence. Steps to Obtaining your Learner’s Licence…
Roads that feel familiar during the day will often feel quite different when you’re driving at night. There might be new hazards, and the poor lighting conditions make it more difficult to spot warning signs and road markings. Here are some tips to help you reduce the risks of night driving: Prepare your vehicle. Make…
Changing lanes is more complicated than it may seem. There are a lot of things to think about, and you’ll also need to thoroughly check the spaces around your vehicle to ensure you’re doing it safely. Follow these steps when switching lanes: Look ahead for hazards such as cyclists, or slow or stopped traffic that…
The biggest challenge when it comes to using headlights at night is getting used to adjusting them to see what is on the road in front of you. Your headlights can be adjusted to suit the environment you are driving in. Here’re some tips on how to effectively use your headlights: Always keep your headlights on…
A feeder lane allows slower moving vehicles to accelerate and get up to speed before merging with traffic on a high-speed road. When merging from a feeder lane into fast-moving traffic, the main thing to remember is to increase your speed to that of the traffic you want to merge with before you merge. This makes…
There’re times when you will need to turn your vehicle around and drive back the way you came. The simplest way of doing this is by performing a U-turn. Here’re the steps to follow when doing a U-turn: Check your mirrors, indicate left and pull in as close to the kerb as possible without touching…
A cul-de-sac is basically a street that ends in a dead end. It’s quite common to find people making U-turns at the end of these streets. The most important thing to remember for this kind of U-turns is that just because you’re doing it at the end of the road doesn’t mean you’re allowed to…