November 2020 | LTrent

How to Drive Safely in the Rain

How to Drive Safely in the Rain | LTrent Driving School Blog

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.

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How to Practice Road Safety

How to Practice Road Safety | LTrent Driving School Blog

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.

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How to Drive Safely With Friends in the Car

How to Drive Safely With Friends in the Car | LTrent Driving School

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.

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What do you Need to Sit Next to a Learner Driver

What do you Need to Sit Next to a Learner Driver | LTrent Driving School

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.

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What are the Main Reasons That Learners Fail their Test in NSW

What are the Main Reasons That Learners Fail their Test in NSW | LTrent Blog

After earning their P1 licence, drivers in Australia can drive their vehicles unsupervised without the need for a supervisor or instructor. To earn a provisional licence, drivers will need to demonstrate their competence by passing a practical driving test and showing that they understand driving theory and road rules. Passing your driving test can be challenging, but it is much easier if you know what mistakes are likely to lead to a fail. Below are the most common reasons that NSW drivers fail; these are the mistakes to avoid at all costs.

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What’s Happening With Safe Driver Training During the Pandemic

What's Happening With Safe Driver Training During the Pandemic | LTrent Blog

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.

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How To Drive Safely In Fog

How To Drive Safely In Fog | LTrent Driving School

Visibility is absolutely critical for driving safely, which is why fog is one of the most difficult weather conditions for new drivers. How can you stay safe while driving in fog as a learner? In this guide from LTrent Driving School, we’ll look at a few simple tips you can use to safely drive in foggy conditions.

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What Are Driving Blind Spots & How To Overcome Them

What Are Driving Blind Spots & How To Overcome Them | LTrrent Driving School

Failing to check your blind spot can cause you to immediately fail your driving test, and this can also put you in a dangerous situation when you’re learning to drive. But what is a blind spot, and how can you deal with it? Find out with these safety tips from LTrent Driving School.

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What Are Some Modern Car Safety Features In Australia

What Are Some Modern Car Safety Features In Australia | LTrent Driving School

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.

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Highway Driving Safety Tips

Highway Driving Safety Tips | LTrent Driving School Blog

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.

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