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The NRMA has been supporting Australians with motoring advice, vehicle care tips, and travel ideas for over 100 years. Here, you’ll find practical guides on buying or selling a car, car maintenance, caravanning and camping, driving, fuel, learning to drive, road safety travel advice, and tips on making the most of your My NRMA Rewards membership. Whether you're preparing for your next adventure or ensuring your vehicle stays in top condition, we're here to help along the way.

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Man eating fries while driving
Man eating fries while driving
Is it illegal to eat or drink while driving?
Is it illegal to eat or drink while driving?
Need to quell that snack attack while behind the wheel? Find out more about whether it’s legal to drink or eat while you're driving.
Bridie Schmidt
1 May 2026
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close up of a man's hands and arms and steering wheel of a classic vehicle
Driving tips and licence rules for seniors
Driving tips and licence rules for seniors
Ageing does not mean you have to stop driving. Here’s everything you need to know about driving for seniors including licensing, testing, health tips and things to look out for.
Open Road
30 Apr 2026
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A child kissing her mother on the cheek with a bunch of flowers in the foreground
Top 5 Mother’s Day gifts you can save on with My NRMA Rewards
Top 5 Mother’s Day gifts you can save on with My NRMA Rewards
Strapped for cash but want to give your mum a Mother’s Day gift she’ll never forget? My NRMA Rewards has you covered with these five gift ideas.
Alexandra Voyage
29 Apr 2026
A man sits in a car with a vape in his hand
A man sits in a car with a vape in his hand
Is it illegal to smoke while driving?
Is it illegal to smoke while driving?
Smoking or vaping while driving can potentially cause driver distraction and other dangers. But is it prohibited?
Open Road
29 Apr 2026
Worried person on phone while charging EV
Worried person on phone while charging EV
Why people still worry about EV range
Why people still worry about EV range
Range anxiety still exists but is no longer a simple conversation about how EV range, or about how many chargers there are.
Bridie Schmidt
24 Apr 2026
A red EV charging on the street
A red EV charging on the street
Charging your EV if you live in an apartment or terrace
Charging your EV if you live in an apartment or terrace
Charging an EV is becoming easier for those living in apartments or terraces.
Bridie Schmidt
24 Apr 2026
A family camping with their Hyundai Ioniq 5 powering fairy lights
A family camping with their Hyundai Ioniq 5 powering fairy lights
How to go camping with your electric car
How to go camping with your electric car
Explore Australia’s outdoors the smart way: EV camping offers quiet, eco-friendly travel, off-grid power and modern comfort for your next family adventure.
Bridie Schmidt
23 Apr 2026
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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 ACT for four days from 24 April to 27 April over the ANZAC Day long weekend.
The NRMA
22 Apr 2026
Driving in snowy conditions
Driving in snowy conditions
How to prepare your car for winter
How to prepare your car for winter
The cold season can take a toll on your car. Here are some tips on preparing your daily driver so it’s ready for winter’s harshest challenges.
Liam Murphy
22 Apr 2026
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A finger pointing at Aviloo EV battery health app
Buying a used EV? Here's how to check the battery health
Buying a used EV? Here's how to check the battery health
Whether buying, selling or owning an EV, this EV battery health check will set your mind at ease.
The NRMA
22 Apr 2026

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