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Hazard Perception Test
Hazard Perception Test Thought i would write a post to clarify a few questions about the new Hazard Perception Test that comes into effect on the 29th March 2021. The HPT is a series of online videos that are designed to measure your ability to recognize and...
Red and Green P Plate Restrictions
Young Driver Restrictions and Why Do We Have Them. Firstly what are the Young Driver Restrictions and who do they apply to? P1 – Red plate must be displayed for the first 12 months of driving for any driver under the age of 25. To move to the P2 licence you must pass...
Driving in Wet Weather
Wet Driving Storm season is upon us and it will be great to get some much needed rain, to help with the Bushfires that have ravaged a lot of our country, but also to help the farmers struggling with the drought. Storms are not great for road conditions though so if...
Blind Spots
Blind Spots Most of us are aware that if something is between you & the object you are looking for, it creates a vision blockout or blindspot. There are many vision blockers around our towns and highways; A and B Pillars in our cars, other vehicles in turning...
Hang Back
One of the most important aspects of being a good rider is keeping good space between you and the rider in front. Many people think they need 2-3 car lengths or less than 1 second space but that doesnt even account for our reaction time let alone our braking time. A...
Licencing Types and Classes
Licence Classes on your Licence Do you know what Licence classes you have? Is it the correct class for the Bike you are riding? Do you check that your details are correct when renewing your licence?Something we constantly find when people call us to book courses is...
Merging in a Car or Bike Efficiently and Effectively
Merging As a driving instructor merging is something that I find people struggle with on a daily basis. Does the thought of dual lanes coming to an end cause you concern or create road rage towards other drivers? Do you find it feels like a competition with other...
Road Rage
Blind Spots Most of us are aware that if something is between you & the object you are looking for, it creates a vision blockout or blindspot. There are many vision blockers around our towns and highways; A and B Pillars in our cars, other vehicles in turning...
Minimising the risk when riding
I want to speak about minimising risk to ourselves when we ride. An accident by definition is something that is: an undesirable or unfortunate happening, anything that happens unexpectedly, without design or by chance. I don’t believe the vast majority of crashes fit...