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A man and woman carrying travel bags out of an open car
A man and woman carrying travel bags out of an open car
Do you need car hire insurance?
Do you need car hire insurance?
When renting a holiday vehicle, taking out insurance can seem like an unnecessary expense – but is it? Here’s what you need to know.
Bridie Schmidt
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 five consecutive days over the 2025 King's Birthday long weekend, from Friday 6 June to Monday 9 June 2025, inclusive.
The NRMA
Double demerit and school zone signs
Double demerit and school zone signs
Be aware of the penalties for breaking the law in a school zone during double demerits
Be aware of the penalties for breaking the law in a school zone during double demerits
There are some double trouble days coming up for motorists who aren’t aware of how the road rules will be enforced for school zones during double demerits.
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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.
Open Road
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
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.
Open Road
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
Group of cyclists riding down a road next to cars
Group of cyclists riding down a road next to cars
Sharing the road with cyclists
Sharing the road with cyclists
Whether you opt for a pushbike, motorcycle, car or truck, the roads are there to share. An educated, courteous and respectful attitude improves the journey for everyone.
Open Road
Side view of petrol bowser
Side view of petrol bowser
Should I buy a petrol or diesel car?
Should I buy a petrol or diesel car?
As Australia begins its transition towards ‘greener’ technology, an age-old argument rages on: petrol or diesel? Here we dissect the merits and drawbacks of both.
Sam Charlwood

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