Rain might not seem like a particularly serious hazard, but when it rains, accident rates shoot up. Intense rainfall can lead to flooding and make it significantly harder for drivers to maintain control of their vehicles. New drivers need to be particularly aware of the hazards that rain presents and how to mitigate them.
Learning to drive should be a fun experience, but it’s important not to overlook the dangers involved. Careless driving puts drivers and other road users at risk. The following habits are integral to safe driving; every driver needs to follow these practices.
When you are driving with passengers, you are responsible for ensuring their safety. But it’s easy to get distracted with friends in the car, here’s what you need to know to keep your focus on the road.
Supervising a driver as they learn to drive is a big responsibility; not everyone is up to the task. If you want to sit in the passenger seat while a new driver is learning the ropes, it’s essential to be aware of your responsibilities and obligations. Here’s what you need, to be able to sit next to a learner driver.
At any given time, there are thousands of Australians learning to drive. The COVID-19 pandemic has made life complicated for many of these people as they adjust to ever-changing rules and regulations. Students can still practice their driving and undertake safe driver courses & training, but they need to be aware of the new guidance.
Depending on the type of car you learn to drive with, you may find different modern car safety features. In this guide from LTrent Driving School, we’ll discuss a few common safety technologies that you may find in modern vehicles, and how they work.
If you’re a learner driver or have your P plates in NSW or Victoria, you may be wondering how you can share the road safely when you’re driving on the highway.
Good driving habits will dramatically reduce your risk of being in a serious or fatal accident, and keep you safe wherever you travel using Australia’s vast highway system.
So in this guide, LTrent Driving School will discuss a few safe driving tips you should be using whenever you’re driving on the highway.
Whether you’re a learner driver planning a road trip with family members to help you get your 120 hours of experience and fill out your log book, or you’re a P plater or fully-licensed driver going on a trip, you may be wondering how long a person can drive safely.
How long should you plan to drive each day, and how does being tired and driving for an extended period of time affect your driving abilities and reaction time? Find out now in this blog from LTrent Driving School.
If you’re scared of driving, you may experience a racing heart when you’re just sitting in the car. Fear of getting into a car accident, losing control of your vehicle, or even harming others can negatively affect your driving experience – and if you’re scared of driving, this can make it a lot harder for you to get your licence.
So, how can anxious drivers take control of their mental health and conquer driving anxiety? Here are a few tips.
If you have your Ls and are a learner driver, you may be a bit nervous about driving at night. You need at least 20 hours of night driving in NSW, and it’s not hard to understand why night driving is intimidating. Compared to the day, you can see so much less of your surroundings, even if you have bright headlights and there is overhead street lighting.
So, with that in mind, here are a few tips for driving at night. With these safety tips, you can drive more safely even late at night when visibility is low.