Safer Driving
Better drivers are safer drivers
Working together to make driver training more accessible for all Australian drivers
Young Australian drivers are the most over-represented group in the nation's road trauma statistics, and over the past five years, the percentage of young driver fatalities has been increasing. So what can we do about it?
Drive and nine.com.au are calling for Safe Driving Courses to be made more accessible for all drivers going for their P Plates. Money and location/availability should not be a barrier to saving lives. Over the coming weeks, we'll provide more insight into this training, where training providers are located, and the pathways that show how better-trained drivers are safer drivers.
P-Plate Drive Safe on Nine.com.au
Understand the stories behind the statistics by hearing from people who have been impacted by road trauma. Read more.
Young passengers need as much attention as drivers
The first few years of solo driving are a high-risk period not just for young drivers, but their passengers and those who share the road with them. Read more.
How young is too young?
Some parts of the world allow you to drive at 14, while others make you wait until the ripe old age of 23. Read more.
Are driving lessons too expensive?
Whether you’re a novice driver or a parent guiding a teen, we’ve got the information you need to make the right choices on your journey to becoming a confident and responsible driver. Read more.
Parents are using this app to track their kids’ driving speed
This app allows worried parents to check their children's driving speed, and even see if they're using their phones while behind the wheel. Read more.
Technology to keep you safe on the road
ABS - Anti-lock Braking System
1 / 3Most modern cars feature ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) which allows the car to be controlled even under heavy braking.
Airbags
2 / 3Designed to slow down and help absorb the impact of your body on hard surfaces in the event of an accident. Where many cars used to have just one airbag, it's not unheard of to see modern cars fitted with up to 10 of the life-saving devices.
ESC - Electronic Stability Control
3 / 3Mandated in all new cars sold in Australia since 2013, the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) function enables the driver to maintain control over the car even during evasive swerving
Life-saving skills
Safe driving starts with a safe driver. To learn about how we can help ourselves to be safer on the road, we spoke with driver training expert, Ian Luff. Read more.
Don't be stupid for 'clout'
A rise in dangerous behaviour for the sake of a viral video has prompted Victoria's Road Policing Assistant Commissioner to issue a stern warning to drivers. Read more.
Mandatory training? An opinion...
Jess Lydka-Morris states the case for mandatory defensive driving courses for ALL drivers every 10 years. Read more.
How to get started as a safer driver?
Before you get some real-world experience behind the wheel as a learner driver, here's what you need to know about getting you L's. Read more.
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