Teaching your kids to drive is the best gift you can give yourself this Christmas. In fact it is the best gift you can give any time. This gift lasts a life time. It promises peace of mind for you and your kids. Not kids any more You need to understand that if your son or daughter is learning to drive, they are not kids any more. Driving on the road needs very adult decision making skills. Treat them like the young adults they are. Make teaching your kids to drive fun Learning has to be fun. … [Read more...]
Expect Red Light Runners
Red light runners. I have been looking for them for years. Looking every where. Last week I saw one, coming directly at me. I was ready. I wasn't sure what was wrong at first but I saw movement, that was enough. I was on the brakes, staying out of the way. The driver was not a hoon. They were not speeding or texting. They just didn't see the lights. They drove straight past other drivers who had already stopped. Straight through a red light. Fortunately this Red Light Runner stopped several … [Read more...]
Can Learner Drivers Tow Trailers?
Learner and P plate drivers can tow trailers in South Australia. South Australian P Plate and Learner drivers can tow any trailer that is legally permitted for the car they are driving. Towing a trailer requires extra skills, planning and thought. There is much to learn including loading the trailer, reversing, managing the extra weight, checking and adjusting the brakes if fitted. Your Supervisor can teach you these and other towing must knows. Tyre pressures are critical. How the … [Read more...]
Autism Spectrum Drivers – Great Drivers
Autism Spectrum drivers make great drivers. You just need to spend enough time and energy teaching them to drive. Many need about three times as much support at drivers not 'on the spectrum'. An Autistic learner driver must learn everything to do, everything not to do then learn that no-one else will drive that way. One of the biggest challenges is learning to cope with other drivers doing the wrong thing. This can be over come with the right support and training. Once it is understood that … [Read more...]
Technology lets thousands drive safely
New driving technology means more South Australians living with a disability can be safe drivers. They just don’t know it yet! Technology has changed the lives of people living with a disability. This is definitely true for car drivers. So many driving aids, tools and devices are available. Computer and electronic systems, voice control for accessories. The question is how do you learn to drive with these things? Where can you find them? Driving schools bringing technology to SA Most … [Read more...]
Hand controls now ‘more natural’
Driving with hand controls was once seen as a last resort. It was difficult, control was not always as good and driving long distances was not enjoyable. That was before the new ranges of electronic control systems became available.[iframe id="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rvAzenceCH0"] A client driving for the first time with one of our Fadiel Italia Hand Control systems recently had this to say - "it's fabulous, so much more natural, it's how I was taught to drive, two hands low on the … [Read more...]
The best drivers expect the worst
In life, we get what we expect. On the road, what you expect could save your life. Today a friend of ours was going about her business when she was confronted by the stolen car which made the news today. Fortunately she escaped harm and the police found a way to bring the rampage to an end. We never know who is out there on the road. We don't know what they will do or where they might come from. There are rules which are designed to keep some sort of order but they are not a … [Read more...]
Pokemon GO & Driving – Not the Go
Pokemon GO players are doing it on the go, they're even doing it when driving. Watch out for distracted drivers every where. There are now more than ever. The phenomenon has once again taken Australia by storm, even in our cars. This is a great new concept designed to get Gamers out and about. Let's not play while driving. When stopped at the traffic lights, it might be a huge temptation to capture Pokemon nearby, but at what cost? Distraction is now the biggest killer on our roads. Drink … [Read more...]
Five bad habits learner drivers inherit # 3
This is the third in our series of bad habits that parents pass on to their future young drivers. Speeding Bad Habit: Many drivers consider that driving at three to five or so kilometres over the limit is quite acceptable. Amazingly, there are drivers who are still unsure what the speed limits are. Good habits Drive slower than most people do, you'll get there just the same with less stress and using less fuel. One to two kilometres below the limit is much better than two or three … [Read more...]
New Cycling Laws – Plain Common Sense!
The new cycling laws just make common sense. Drivers have been breaking laws for years trying to leave room for cyclists. The new laws allow drivers to cross solid lines to make room. Before the new rules, drivers had to ‘squeeze past’ cyclists to avoid crossing solid lines or driving on painted traffic islands. Cyclists were forced to break the law to stay safe by riding on foot paths where there was no room for them on the road. The new rules allow cyclists to ride on the foot path where … [Read more...]
