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Feel confident every time you get behind the wheel with simple, practical tips and advice. Stay informed with our collection of helpful articles that teach you how to drive confidently, avoid common mistakes, and follow important road rules.

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Close-up image of a car's dashboard warning lights
Close-up image of a car's dashboard warning lights
What do dashboard warning lights in my car mean?
What do dashboard warning lights in my car mean?
Dashboard warning lights could point to a problem with your car's engine, brakes, airbags or other system.
Open Road
2 Oct 2025
Bushfires along a road
Bushfires along a road
Staying safe in the car during a bushfire
Staying safe in the car during a bushfire
With the bushfire season approaching here’s what motorists need to know before heading out this summer.
Open Road
30 Sept 2025
Police sirens
Police sirens
What fines cost where: How traffic offence penalties vary between states
What fines cost where: How traffic offence penalties vary between states
Like traffic laws themselves, penalties for infringements vary between Australian states and territories. We look at what you’ll pay for common offences.
Open Road
26 Sept 2025
Police cars on the side of the road
Police cars on the side of the road
NSW double demerits
NSW double demerits
We advise motorists that double demerits are in place in NSW and the ACT for four consecutive days over the 2025 Labour Day long weekend, from Friday 3 October to Monday 6 October 2025, inclusive.
The NRMA
23 Sept 2025
Baby on board sign
Baby on board sign
How did the 'baby on board' sign come about?
How did the 'baby on board' sign come about?
Baby on board signs are a common sight but what many may not know is their true meaning and how they became a global phenomenon.
Open Road
12 Sept 2025
A kangaroo road sign on a flat, remote country road
A kangaroo road sign on a flat, remote country road
Spotlight on regional road safety
Spotlight on regional road safety
Regional road travel is statistically more dangerous than driving in the city, so be prepared for different driving conditions.
Open Road
8 Sept 2025
Young woman in orange singlet on phone in front of her white car
Young woman in orange singlet on phone in front of her white car
How to make a car insurance claim
How to make a car insurance claim
Take the stress out of making a car insurance claim with this simple step-by-step guide.
Sam Charlwood
3 Sept 2025
A black car driving in light hail on a wintry road
A black car driving in light hail on a wintry road
Tips for avoiding hail damage to your car
Tips for avoiding hail damage to your car
The summer storm season is fast approaching: here is the best way to avoid hail storms, and what to do if you’re caught in one.
Open Road
11 Aug 2025
Woman looking at a fuel pump
Woman looking at a fuel pump
Petrol, diesel, ethanol and LPG: a guide to choosing the right fuel type
Petrol, diesel, ethanol and LPG: a guide to choosing the right fuel type
We take a look at the major fuel types to help you avoid confusion next time you pull up to the service station bowser.
Open Road
8 Aug 2025
Cars with fog lights switched on driving on a foggy country road
Cars with fog lights switched on driving on a foggy country road
A guide to using fog lights in Australia
A guide to using fog lights in Australia
Fog lights can be valuable in the right situation, and potentially costly at any other time.
Open Road
5 Aug 2025

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