How To Stay Focused When Driving

Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of motor vehicle crashes in Australia. If you drive distracted and do not focus on the road, your risk of being involved in car accidents skyrockets. Despite this, though, recent studies suggest that Australian drivers are distracted up to 45% of the time that they’re driving! 

So, in this article, the team at LTrent Driving School will discuss the top causes of driver distraction – and how you can make sure you stay focused. Avoid car crashes and practice safe driving by avoiding these common issues! 

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At LTrent Driving School, we’re dedicated to helping Aussie drivers with their L plates become more competent and confident behind the wheel. So, even if you are financially disadvantaged and don’t have the money to pay for a learner drivers course and professional instruction, we may be able to help.

Thanks to the NSW government, 1000 people can qualify to take the Safer Drivers Course each year for free. With professional driving lessons, you’ll be more confident when driving, and you can reduce road risks to yourself and others.

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If you live in a large Australian city, you will inevitably share the road with cyclists – and people who are riding a bicycle have just as much right to the road as people who are driving cars. 

In fact, while some Australian drivers may think that bicycle users must stay on shared paths, sidewalks or in bike lanes, this is not true. They have full rights to use an entire lane of the road. 

You must share the road and follow appropriate road safety rules when driving around cyclists – including checking blind spots, safely passing bicycle riders, and avoiding bike lanes. To learn more about how to drive safely and how drivers and cyclists can share the road, read on and get some top tips from LTrent Driving School. 

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Tailgating is a dangerous driving habit. It’s a leading cause of rear end crashes on NSW roads. If you’ve ever been tailgated due to road rage – or tailgated another driver by following them at an unsafe distance – you may be wondering what the law says about tailgating in NSW. Is it against road rules and laws? 

In this article, we’ll take a look at the details about tailgating laws in New South Wales, so that you can develop a better understanding of road safety. Let’s get started now. 

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Learning to drive is challenging. Driving a car as a beginner involves learning a lot of road rules, and as learners, drivers can make a lot of common mistakes.

Lack of knowledge that is second nature to experienced drivers can cause some dangerous errors when driving. These mistakes can lead to dangerous situations when you’re out for driving lessons or practice – and lead you to fail your driving test if you make them during your test. So, in this article, we’ll take a look at the most common mistakes learner drivers make – and show you how to avoid them.

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Wondering what kinds of different NSW driver licence classes there are for both learners and fully-licenced drivers? Let’s take a look at the different classes of licence now, and explain the basics about each one.

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If you’re preparing to become licence ready and take your driving test, you may be wondering if you have to use a paper logbook while you’re learning to drive. And there’s good news – you don’t!

Today, there are logbook app options available which can replace a paper log book. You can use these digital log book apps on your mobile phone while learning to drive, and automatically record your time driven, the distance of each one of your driving sessions, and more. Just tap the record button, and you’re good to go! It’s just that easy.

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After a successful trial, any NSW driver can now use the NSW Digital Driver Licence (DDL). The Digital Driver Licence is the digital version of your NSW Driver Licence, and it’s available on the Service NSW App.

Wondering what the DDL is, and if it’s right for you? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the basics of the NSW Digital Driver Licence, and discuss everything that you need to know.

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The Most Important Things To Know

If you’re a learner driver and you’re looking to take your driving test, you may be wondering what rules you need to follow while you learn to drive and record hours in your log book. Find out some of the most important rules that apply to drivers with a learner licence below!

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For learner drivers from a state or country outside of New South Wales, there are some things to note depending on whether or not they have a provisional licence, full licence, international driving permit, or heavy vehicle licence.

Those travelling interstate or completing a road trip with a learner licence may continue to learn to drive in NSW. These learner drivers must be supervised at all times by someone holding a full Australian driver licence of class C or higher.

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