Perhaps the relative geographic proximity between New Zealand and Australia allows for a certain level of similarity in different areas of life, but this is usually an erroneous presumption. This is especially true when it comes to driving. The terrain…
High-sided vehicles are at risk of being blown over in strong winds, especially if they are empty or light (e.g. caravans, curtainside trucks carrying light loads like toilet paper, etc). Strong winds put tonnes of pressure on the side of…
Being able to drive a vehicle is a privilege and not a right. This is because driving is a serious matter that requires the utmost care for yourself and others around you. Being licensed to drive requires proper training and…
Owning a car is a big responsibility because you need to maintain your vehicle regularly to reduce the risk of any road mishaps that can be prevented if your car is in its good running condition. You may need to…
It is against the law for anyone to smoke in a motor vehicle which is carrying anyone under 18 years old (i.e. aged 0-17). Under the Smoke-Free Environments Amendment Bill, police can issue an infringement fee (fine) up to $50…
Transport operators have a legal obligation and an obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 to ensure that their drivers are licensed and competent to drive. It’s possible that a driver could lose their licence, not tell…
You might love your car – it doesn’t matter if it’s a brand new Ferrari, or the same beat-up Toyota your grandfather gave you when you first started driving – but sooner or later, that love affair will fade, most…
Keeping your car clean and hygienic is important because not only can it actually increase the value of your vehicle, but will also make your vehicle last longer. In making your vehicle look shiny and new, you have the option…
More pedestrian crossings are being constructed where a cycle lane also exists. Who has the right of way? There are two scenarios: There’s currently no legislation to define the right of way of cyclists crossing in this manner (it was…
Does it annoy you when people cut a corner through a car park or petrol station? You’re not alone, but is it OK to do it? Here are the advantages: Less time idling or crawling slowly in traffic means less…
To ensure that your vehicle is completely sanitised to reduce the risk of catching a transmissible disease such as COVID-19, follow these steps: When cleaning, you must wear gloves. A face mask and safety goggles must be used if working…
To eliminate unnecessary travel and reduce your drivers’ exposure to strangers in confined environments, online driver training is an excellent option to continue to meet your training requirements. During self-isolation, a driver can use online training to: Refresh knowledge Learn…
Decided to make the move from a four-wheeled cage to a two-wheeled chariot? Good call. You won’t regret it! Unfortunately though, making that decision is just the first part of what can be an intimidating process for many. You need…
New cars come with many more technology features than older ones, but the driving test doesn’t necessarily accommodate the abilities of this technology. Let’s look at common car technology which helps you, as a driver, but could cause you to…
Truck drivers generally get five types of fines: Logbook and work time infringements Speeding infringements Driving a vehicle with the wrong licence class Insecure or overweight load Certificate of fitness or road user charges Why are truck drivers getting fines?…
Many of us have been victims of a car accident before, be it minor rear-end collision or a major crash. Fear for our lives and our health is always the first priority, but after surviving a car crash, we still…
While petrol and diesel are both produced from crude oil, the price per barrel of oil doesn’t influence the price you pay at the pump by much. In fact, over the long term, every US$1 increase in the price of…
Driving in real life is a totally different experience than in a video game. You’ve probably played a sim or racing game and mastered high-speed driving around a track or city. Driving in real life is not like that. It’s…
The acidic nature of bird poo is particularly bad for your paintwork. If left on, it can eat through the clearcoat and into the paintwork. Once the clearcoat is damaged, water can get underneath and suddenly a small patch becomes…
Research from online marketplace BookMyCar found that 6 out of 10 drivers are worried about ‘getting ripped off’ when they get their car serviced, an alarming statistic. There has been recent research in Australia by CanStar Blue with similar findings.…
