Increasingly, the Government is taking more steps to protect drivers under 25. From next year (2014), testers will be prioritising the safe performance of ‘high-risk’ manoeuvres in driving tests, such as high-speed merging and turning across traffic. This adds to the other under-25 rules, such as logging 100-hours of supervised driving experience before taking the [...]
The Redcliffe Poor Driving Problem Did you know that the police are watching your driving in Redcliffe Qld, and they have found it lacking? Head of the Redcliffe Road Policing Unit told the Courier-Mail that some drivers lack patience and the foresight to act defensively… Just last week there have been four crashes in Redcliffe from [...]
RACQ have a learning to drive website called “Learn2Go”, which has great information on getting a Learner’s licence (L plate), getting a Provisional license (P plate), as well as handy checklists for keeping up with which driving skills you have mastered, and those you need to work on. Choosing a Supervisor or Instructor RACQ also [...]
You no doubt read about the horrific crash near North Lakes in May, resulting in death of a 15-yo boy, when a 16-year-old unlicensed driver took a young group of friends for a ‘joy ride’. The driver is remanded on bail and due to appear in court. I’m sure you realise that this is a [...]
New drivers in Queensland will be faced with more rigorous tests around skills and attitudes on high-risk manoeuvres, as the State Government brings in changes to securing and renewing driver licenses. Transport Minister Scott Emerson commented that younger drivers are more at risk, so they have to be more prepared and educated when it comes [...]
