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When you reach high school and its time to get behind the driving wheel, either you learn with the help of someone or just enrol in a driving school. Safe driving can conserve many lives; it will help avoid many road accidents. Research has shown that most road accidents occur due to unsafe driving practices, if the drivers are trained in hazard perception many accidents are avoided. The Australian government offers the hazard perception test and it is wise to ask your driving school to give you training in the same. Before enrolling in any driving school be sure to read some of the driving school reviews in Australia , this will help you decide on the best school for yourself. If you are looking for a general school directory with information a broad range of training options we reccomend visiting Schoolsworldwide.org.

The hazard perception test is compulsory for all new learners in NSW, all that has to be done is take a hazard perception test on the computer.

Tips for safe driving:

  • New rules- you should keep reading the new traffic rules as the rules keep changing.
  • Seat belts- correct fitting of the seat belt can reduce internal injuries, the belt should be fitted across the hips and fitted every 20mins.
  • SRS air bags- these should be very effective in saving a person during an accident but you have to make sure the steering wheel is adjusted at a low level and your distance from the driving wheel is at least 200mm.
  • Braking technique- this has to be correct and done in three stages. 1) take the foot of the accelerator. 2) press the brake slowly. And 3) release pressure before stopping the vehicle.
  • Vehicle roadworthiness- Obviously this is a no brainer but is the vehicle well maintained? Are the brakes, steering and tyres in good condition and inflated to the correct pressure? Are the wheels aligned and are the brake lights working correctly? These minor details make a significant difference in the safety of a vehicle.
  • Lane changing crashes- all vehicles have a blind spot which is not covered by the mirrors, it is good to have a head check before changing lanes and never drive or change lanes in the blind spot of another vehicle. This will avoid crashes.
  • Drivers views- most drivers externalise after a crash, they blame some external factor but a good diver will always internalise thinking how he could have done things differently.

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