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Road Rules

How familiar are you with road rules? Read our latest road rules and tips for safer driving. 

Top 10 most misunderstood road rules in NSW
Top 10 most misunderstood road rules

Should slow cars keep left? Do you need to indicate at roundabouts? Are you allowed to drive through a yellow light? Even the most qualified drivers can question their knowledge of road rules.
Driving wearing thongs
What sort of footwear should I drive in? Footwear that’s right for where you're going might not be appropriate for the drive that takes you there.
Using a mobile phone and driving
What's the law? Mobile phones and driving Road rules that apply to fully licensed drivers and motorcyclists, and all bicycle riders around mobile phone use while driving.  
 
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Tips for driving in the rain

These top tips will help you keep you safe and avoid an accident when driving in the rain.
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Driven to distraction: hazards inside the car Motorists are seemingly unaware of the dangers of loose items in cars or the distractions that can cause a crash.
Roundabout
Roundabout rules explained NRMA explains the rules around roundabouts and what you need to do to get around safely.
Courtesy wave
Is the courtesy wave necessary? We’ve all been there, spending what seems like hours battling with stop start traffic, only to have someone cut you off and squeeze their way into the non-existent gap in front of you.
Flashing car headlights
Ask NRMA: Can I flash my headlights to warn motorists? An NRMA Member asked if it was an offence to flash your vehicle’s headlights to warn oncoming traffic about police checkpoints ahead. We consulted our legal experts, who gave this response.
Kerbside yellow line
Ask NRMA: What do solid yellow lines on the kerbside mean? The reasoning behind this road rule is that a yellow line would help reduce the ever-increasing number of signs and other distractions on our roads and can reduce maintenance costs.
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Using a phone while supervising a learner driver Your first driving lesson is an exciting time. But it's a good idea to learn such an important skill from the experts.
NRMA emergency driving
What should I do when I hear emergency sirens? Emergency service vehicles respond to incidents in NSW every day. It is paramount that all road users understand how to respond appropriately when they hear or see an emergency siren.
NRMA Can I get fined for driving through amber yellow traffic lights
Can I get fined for driving through an amber traffic light?

You see the traffic-light turn amber, and the internal deliberation of whether to keep driving or to slow down to a halt pops up into your mind, it’s a common thought that we have all encountered from time to time.
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NSW Digital Driver Licence - What you need to know

The Digital Driver Licence is the digital version of your NSW Driver Licence, and it’s available on the Service NSW App for iOS and Android. Here's what you need to know.

Dirty Number Plate
Can you be fined for having a dirty number plate?

Most drivers are probably guilty of leaving it a bit too long between car washes, and if you think your car might be overdue for a wash, this might just kick you into gear.

Become a safer driver

The NRMA offers accredited driver training for learners, seniors and corporate.

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