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Car driving on a wet road at high speed
Car driving on a wet road at high speed
The truth about cruise control and aquaplaning
The truth about cruise control and aquaplaning
Cruise control should not be used in wet conditions but there is no reasonable explanation why it would cause aquaplaning.
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Car submerged in flood waters
Car submerged in flood waters
What you need to know about flood-hit cars
What you need to know about flood-hit cars
Modern cars handle various conditions, but if floodwater reached the door's base, don’t drive.
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A car on a road seen through a wet window screen of a car on a rainy day
Tips for driving in the rain
Tips for driving in the rain
These top tips from NRMA Driver Training will help you keep you safe when driving through the rain.
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Car key on Australian money with calculator
Car key on Australian money with calculator
Car expenses you can claim at tax time
Car expenses you can claim at tax time
Tax deductions on car use vary significantly depending on your line of work and the type of vehicle you drive.
Sam Charlwood
Autonomous vehicle on the road
Autonomous vehicle on the road
Who is at fault in a self-driving car accident​?
Who is at fault in a self-driving car accident​?
Open Road investigates the laws and regulations being drawn up for the use of autonomous vehicles on Australian roads.
Kris Ashton
Close-up of a technician's hands assessing a car battery
Close-up of a technician's hands assessing a car battery
What's a battery health check?
What's a battery health check?
Unsure if your battery is performing at its best? It might be time to take advantage of our free battery health check for NRMA Members.
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Two women discuss car lease
Two women discuss car lease
Beginner’s guide to novated car leasing
Beginner’s guide to novated car leasing
Thinking about a novated lease? This beginner’s guide explains how it works, key benefits – especially for EVs – as well as potential pitfalls, and what to consider before signing.
Bridie Schmidt
A man plugs the charging cable into an electric vehicle
A man plugs the charging cable into an electric vehicle
EV incentives in Australia
EV incentives in Australia
Considering an electric vehicle for your next car? You may be eligible for EV incentives, subsidies, and rebates in Australia.
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A trail of slow-exposure electric lights stream across an elevated ocean-side freeway
A trail of slow-exposure electric lights stream across an elevated ocean-side freeway
NSW Government incentives for EV buyers
NSW Government incentives for EV buyers
In 2021, NSW Parliament passed the 'Electric Vehicles Bill 2021', leading to more than half a billion dollars of incentives to support the transition to EVs.
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Ambulance with lights flashing stopped at a roadside emergency
Ambulance with lights flashing stopped at a roadside emergency
Road rules when passing emergency vehicles
Road rules when passing emergency vehicles
Drivers and riders are required to reduce speed when passing stationary emergency vehicles displaying flashing blue, red, or amber lights.
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