Category Archives: Driver Education
How old is too old to drive? These are the rules and how they vary across Australian jurisdictions
At 97 years old, Prince Philip has been fortunate in retaining his driver's licence. In Australia, the rules are a little more stringent.
Slow Down, Move Over road rule to be adopted by NSW ‘wouldn’t have saved lives’
A new road rule that will force NSW drivers to slow down to 40kph when passing emergency vehicles "doesn't go far enough", a victim's father and roadside assistance bodies say.
Data reveals location that’s home to Australia’s oldest cars
Tasmanians are being urged to upgrade their clunkers, after figures reveal the state's roads remain home to the oldest cars in the nation.
You decide: Would you let a car determine who dies?
Driverless cars could make our roads safer and reduce congestion. But the algorithms driving them will also have to make life-or-death decisions.
Girl Guide badges a new route for women truckies’ recruiting drive
A quiet revolution behind the wheel of Australian trucks involves Girl Guides, big rigs, and Australia's first ever all-female truck driving course.
Drought driving: Young farmers told ‘don’t swerve for roos’
Young country drivers with limited driving experience are being taught 'drought driving' skills to prevent kangaroos causing serious car accidents.
Death of 6yo reignites debate over rules and testing for elderly drivers
Are older drivers really more dangerous? What can you do if you're concerned about a loved one behind the wheel? The death of a young girl in Queensland on the weekend raises questions about elderly drivers.
Video of car knocking man off bike sparks vitriol and threats — aimed at cyclists
A bicycle advocate group says it is shocked and unsettled by the response to a video showing a driver running straight into a cyclist from behind.
Let’s accelerate efforts to stop the carnage on our roads
The factors contribute to an unacceptably high — and very expensive — road toll in Australia must be addressed if we are to meet our goal of a 30 per cent reduction in deaths and serious injury by 2020.