Can P-platers use Apple CarPlay?
Apple CarPlay is a great addition to modern cars, making life easier without touching your phone while driving. However, it is against the law for some novice drivers. In New South Wales, it is illegal for a P-plater to have their phone connected to their head unit via Apple CarPlay. According to the Service NSW…
Read MoreCan I drive an electric car on my P-plates?
Can I drive an electric car on my P-plates? The simple answer is yes, but it depends on where you live and the model in question. In New South Wales there are restrictions regarding power-to-weight ratios and the definition of a performance vehicle. As a guide a P-plater in NSW is prohibited from driving a…
Read MoreBuying a used car? Do a free registration check
Buying a used car? Check a vehicle’s previous odometer readings to make sure it hasn’t been tampered with. Use the new odometer reading feature during a FREE registration check here: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/check-a-vehicle-registration You can check a vehicle’s registration details online. A free registration check includes: the registration expiry date whether the registration is suspended or cancelled…
Read MoreBe careful of wildlife and livestock on the Port Macquarie – Hastings roads
Wildlife and livestock on the roads pose an added risk to motorists. Driving around Port Macquarie we often see wildlife on the road including koalas, kangaroos and deer. Wildlife, especially kangaroos, wallabies and deer are often drawn to the roadside. In rural areas such as around Wauchope, Thrumster and Sancroix you also need to be…
Read MoreThe danger of distraction – Mobile Phone Usage Rules for P Plate Drivers
Driving is an exciting experience. It’s also a privilege that comes with a lot of responsibility. “Mobile phones are one of the biggest distractions for young drivers. In fact, 14% of drivers involved in vehicular accidents are all young drivers with increased fatalities over the past two years,” says motoring expert Burke Wilson from Great…
Read MoreOur top tips to staying safe if your car breaks down
Top tips Always activate your hazard lights (and parking lights in poor visibility) Find a safe spot to pull over, such as a hard shoulder or breakdown lane Position your vehicle as far away from other traffic as possible Stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt on and call roadside assistance If you have to…
Read MoreDouble demerit points are now in force across NSW
It’s quite simple really – DO NOT SPEED AT ANY TIME! But be aware that double demerits are in place for five days in NSW from Wednesday, 21 September until Sunday, 25 September inclusive and for four days from Friday 30 September to Monday 3 October inclusive in NSW and the ACT. Please also be advised…
Read MoreSaving Lives on NSW Country Roads Initiative
Reducing fatalities and serious injuries on country roads is one of the biggest road safety challenges for NSW and a key focus of the 2026 Road Safety Plan. The Savings Lives on Country Roads initiative is designed to address two key contributors to road fatalities and serious injuries on country roads: high risk curves and…
Read MoreSlow down, move over & give space when passing emergency workers on the road.
The rules to improve the safety of emergency services personnel, tow truck operators and breakdown assistance providers working on the road, as well as the people they are helping changed in 2019. The changes also made it safer on higher speed roads where the time and distance required to reduce speed to 40km/h is the…
Read MoreGo Together Campaign. Respect each other’s space and ensure that everyone stays safe.
In NSW, drivers must give bicycle riders at least 1 metre of space when passing. On average, nine bicycle riders are killed and more than 1900 seriously injured in NSW each year. Bicycle riders represent about 2.5 per cent of total road fatalities and about 16 per cent of serious injuries. Drivers, bicycle riders and…
Read MoreBe Bus Aware highlights the importance of bus safety for all road users.
Be Bus Aware highlights the importance of bus safety for all road users. Buses are large, heavy vehicles and can’t stop quickly. Each year, Bus Safety Week helps raise awareness for all road users on how to stay safe on and around buses, helping to reduce injuries and fatalities. Millions of trips NSW has one…
Read MoreIf you are buying a used car make sure you find out its star safety rating.
If you are buying a used car make sure you find out its star safety rating. Watch the 2 videos below to find out why. This crash at 60km/h shows why you should always choose the safest car you can afford. Even though they both cost around 10K, the Cruze has a five star used…
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