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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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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.
Open Road
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
Car on empty highway at night
Car on empty highway at night
Tips for driving at night
Tips for driving at night
Keep these easy tips in mind to prevent reduced nighttime visibility from turning into increased risk of an accident.
The NRMA
Potholes on a country road after rain
Potholes on a country road after rain
How to reduce risk when driving near potholes
How to reduce risk when driving near potholes
Hitting a pothole is never ideal, but there are a few tips and tricks to ensure that, if the situation is unavoidable, damage to your car can be prevented entirely or at least minimised.
Liam Murphy
Red Volkswagen Amarok in front of a natural rock wall
Red Volkswagen Amarok in front of a natural rock wall
Let's talk the torque: why it matters for towing heavy loads
Let's talk the torque: why it matters for towing heavy loads
What is torque, and why does it make a difference when you’re towing a large load? Here’s everything you need to know.
Tim Pomroy

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