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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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Roadside sign on a country road encouraging drivers to take a break
Roadside sign on a country road encouraging drivers to take a break
Remember to Stop, Revive, Survive
Remember to Stop, Revive, Survive
We outline the top tips to keep you and your family safe when you're planning on taking that long road trip.
Open Road
15 May 2026
Middle-aged woman sitting in driving seat of car and waving to someone outside the car
Middle-aged woman sitting in driving seat of car and waving to someone outside the car
Is the courtesy wave necessary?
Is the courtesy wave necessary?
The courtesy wave can be used in a variety of situations such as between cyclists, pedestrians or fellow drivers to show gratitude for courteous behaviour.
Open Road
15 May 2026
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
15 May 2026
Man and woman in a car wearing sunglasses
Man and woman in a car wearing sunglasses
5 reasons this rally champion swears by Shamir Lenses
5 reasons this rally champion swears by Shamir Lenses
Designed just for driving, Shamir’s Driver Intelligence™ lenses help four-time Australian Rally Champ Harry Bates not just on rally stages and in daily life.
Open Road
13 May 2026
close up of a man's hands and arms and steering wheel of a classic vehicle
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
Police cars on the side of the road
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
A foggy driver's seat window
A foggy driver's seat window
How to stop windows from fogging
How to stop windows from fogging
​Car windows becoming foggy can pose a serious safety issue. Here, we share some solutions to fix and prevent the issue.
Open Road
17 Apr 2026
close up of petrol bowser with four fuel pumps
close up of petrol bowser with four fuel pumps
Why is diesel more expensive than petrol in Australia?
Why is diesel more expensive than petrol in Australia?
Diesel is easier to refine than petrol and is vital to Australia’s running, so why did it become so expensive?
Sam Charlwood
9 Apr 2026
An E10 petrol bowser
An E10 petrol bowser
The facts: What is E10 fuel and why should we embrace it?
The facts: What is E10 fuel and why should we embrace it?
Everything you need to know around E10 fuel to help you make an informed choice about which fuel is the best for your wallet and the health of your car.
Sam Charlwood
25 Mar 2026
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
20 Mar 2026

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