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Fog lights

Fog lights are a common feature of new vehicles. But they’re also a major source of aggravation to many road users.

Positioning your Sat-Nav unit

‘Hang on’ sat-nav units are a common aftermarket accessory, with many attaching to the windscreen with a suction cup. Do you know you can be fined for incorrect placement?

Speedo Accuracy

Do you find that other traffic continually passes you even though your speedo says you’re doing the posted limit? Find out more about the Australian speedo accuracy requirements.

Takata airbag recall

Is your car one of the approximately 100 million vehicles worldwide that’s affected by the Takata airbag recall? Learn more about the issue, find out if your car is affected and what to do next.

Vehicle recalls

The Australian Government regulates a wide range of products to ensure an acceptable level of consumer safety. Where a safety or compliance issue is identified, a vehicle or product may be subject to recall.

Cruise control

Cruise control is an almost standard feature of modern cars, but it attracts its fair share of criticism and uninformed comment.

Headlights

Better vehicle lighting can improve driver recognition of objects and therefore increase vehicle safety. Vehicle manufacturers have addressed this issue by fitting new vehicles with higher output headlights, as well as new lighting technology such as high intensity discharge lamps.

Windscreen and auto glass

Got a chip in your windscreen? Time for some new auto glass? We’ve got everything you need to know about windscreens.

Daytime running lights

Daytime running lights are white lights fitted to the front of vehicles. Their function is to make the vehicle more conspicuous against its background at times when headlights are not typically used.

Unintended acceleration


Unintended acceleration is a term that refers to a vehicle moving further or faster than the driver intends. Find out what to do if it happens to you.

Speed and red light cameras

Avoid a hefty driving fine – know the rules before you head out on the road.

Sharing the road

It’s important for drivers to be aware of other road users like cyclists, trucks, emergency vehicles and animals.

Carrying loads

Transport regulations set out the rules for carrying loads on vehicles.
 

Brush up on your driving skills.

We offer driver safety courses for individuals or businesses wanting to refresh and improve their driving skills and knowledge in a safe learning environment.

Driving courses

 

Getting schooled on education

It’s one of the biggest decisions you make as a parent: what school to send your child to? Ranking, co-curricular activities, location, family...

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Are you this kind of driver?

RACQ research shows tailgating, mobile phone use while driving and aggressive behaviour like verbal abuse and gesturing are some of the most frustrating driver habits on the road. So why does it continue? “You don’t behave like this at the supermarket. So why is it okay on the road?”

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Are you this kind of driver?