Think twice this Christmas holiday period
We remind motorists that double demerits apply for eleven days from 24 December to 3 January 2015 inclusive. Please drive safely and take extra care on the roads. During the Christmas Holiday period,...
View ArticleThe dangers of tailgating
Most drivers have been in a situation where they feel they are being followed too closely by another vehicle. The obvious risk is that the tailgating driver won’t have enough time to brake if needed,...
View ArticleTips for driving in hot weather
The wisest advice when the weather gets very hot is to assume a horizontal position and chill out somewhere cool and sheltered. However, Australians know that driving in hot weather is often necessary....
View ArticleTailgating: What’s the big rush?
TAILGATING: How often do you experience this on the road? You’d be an extremely lucky driver if you hadn’t experienced tailgating while driving in New South Wales (or pretty much anywhere, really)....
View ArticleFive tips to drive safely on country conditions this Easter
Easter is a really busy time on our roads, but unfortunately it’s also a period of high risk. That’s why the NRMA has teamed up with local councils surrounding the NSW and ACT border to remind...
View ArticleHow to help your Learner Driver
Learning to drive is one of the biggest things in a young person’s life. Your supervision can get them on the right track to be safe and confident on the road, but before you sit down in the passenger...
View Article11 tips for safe towing
Towing a caravan, trailer, boat or horse float can be daunting experience for first timers and experienced drivers alike. Keep these tips in mind next time you plan on hitting the road with something...
View ArticleTips for preventing accidental lock ins
PRIORITY CALL: Children locked in cars are always a top priority for our patrols: they will drop everything to rescue a child, regardless of whether the caller is an NRMA Member. In the past 12 months...
View ArticleSchoolies Driving Tips
NRMA Safer Driving‘s Mark Toole has some important advice for young drivers heading off on their schoolies road trip. WITH FREEDOM COMES RESPONSIBILITY: With Schoolies here, young drivers must drive...
View ArticleHow to deal with sun glare while driving
Driving on a beautiful sunny day can provide the perfect backdrop, but it can also cause hazardous conditions if the driver’s view is obstructed by the glaring sun. GLARING ISSUE: How do you cope with...
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