Here it is. The second in the series of five bad habits parents pass on. How close do you follow behind the car in front? Tailgating - driving too close behind the car in front The bad habit: Most drivers leave less than half the necessary safe space between their vehicle and the one in front. Minimum safe space in front is a 3 second gap. Most drivers leave a 1 second gap. Good habits Drive with at least a three second gap between you and the vehicle in front at all times. You … [Read more...]
Five bad habits learner drivers inherit # 1
This is the first in the series - "Five bad habits learner drivers inherit". The learner driver in your life has probably been watching you drive for years. Most of what they know about driving they have learned by watching you. Scary thought? If you have good driving habits they will have learned these. If you have bad habits, they will have learned them too. We have put together the five bad habit we see most. We will bring them to you over the next 5 weeks. Failing to give way to … [Read more...]
New P Plate Rules – Know your exemptions
July 28th 2014 will bring many changes for P Plate Drivers in South Australia. These changes bring SA in line with most other states, they are not new ideas, they are just new to us in this state. Restrictions will effect all P plate drivers under the age of 25 years. It is important to also know that exemptions apply for purposes of work, club activities, and some organised events. As 28th July approaches, we will study closely information put out by DPTI and bring it to you in … [Read more...]
New laws for L & P Plate Drivers start 28th July 2014
It's official. We just found this on the SA Gov My Licence site: graduated-licensing-scheme/gls_changes The changes will effect all South Australian L and P drivers no matter how long they have had their L's or P's. Night driving and passenger restrictions plus an additional year on P2's are main changes for P Drivers. The main change for L drivers is the Hazard Perception Test will need to be passed before getting P1 license. Huge change for drivers who have lost either L's or P's. … [Read more...]
New Traffic Lights – Main North Road Evanston South
Months of speed restrictions and road works came to an end today as traffic lights at the intersection of Tiver, Gordon and Main North Roads, Evanston South were turned on. Ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning and all went well. Road users should watch out for new 90 and 80 kilometre speed limits and traffic lights ahead, prepare to stop warning signs. . … [Read more...]
South Australian P Plate Laws – Beyond The Hype
What will new South Australian P Plate laws really mean? Importantly, the Learner driver age of 16 years, Learner Test, minimum 12 months on Ls and 75 hours requirements will all stay the same. Hazard Perception Test will have to be passed before getting P1 license rather than between P1 and P2. Passenger restrictions and Curfew will apply to all P1 drivers, not just those who have done the wrong thing. Much bigger incentive to do the right thing, drive safely and move to P2 as soon as … [Read more...]
Driving lessons – Northern, Eastern and Central Adelaide
We have six driving instructors operating as part of the Drive Smart Group. Drive Smart Group Instructors deliver quality driving lessons in the Eastern, Northern and Central suburbs of Adelaide. Instructors are based in the following suburbs: Ken in Kensington. Dino in Tranmere. Garren in Glynde. Reg in Valley View. Mark in Brahma Lodge. Graham in Golden Grove. We can help with learner and other driving lessons in or around these areas. If you need help in Southern … [Read more...]
Pet Safety In Cars
How Safe Is Your Dog? Dogs are often an integral part of the family. Remember to treat their safety with as much respect as you would your children. In the event of a crash, if dogs are unrestrained, they can be seriously injured or killed. They can also cause serious, even fatal injuries to others in the car. Some years ago some one ran into the back of my car. Thankfully it was only a minor bump and I was able to drive the car home after. I had my brother's dog on board at the time - a … [Read more...]
Driving Schools Adelaide – Driving Lessons
Learn to drive Smart and Safe with Drive Smart driving School. Operating in Adelaide's Northern, Eastern, South Western and Southern Suburbs we are here to help you to become a smart thinking, safe driver. Call and talk to Mark or Jenny 8285 4059 about your driver training needs. For help in the Southern or South Western Suburbs, Call and talk to Terry or Kerensa 8384 7729. … [Read more...]
Merging Rules in South Australia
Merging Road Rules There are two types of merging situations. Zip Merge and Lane End Merge. Look for lines marked on the road to tell the difference. Lane End Merge. Crossing a dotted lane end line Car B is crossing a dotted "lane end" so must give way, waiting for car A to pass. Car B must also signal because they are preparing to leave their lane. Zip Merge. No lines to cross, two lines of traffic coming together. The … [Read more...]
