Lizeldi Baars 
When last did you check your demerit points? While you could consider demerits a punishment for bad driving, ultimately, the national demerit system is in place to encourage safe driving behaviour. Which means we’re all safer on the roads. The rules may only vary slightly from state to state or territory but it’s your responsibility … Read more
Safe driving is defensive driving – because anticipating danger on the road is key to safety. Driving skills are about more than just knowing the road rules and mastering the mechanics of driving a car. The best way to stay safe on the road is to be aware of the conditions and other road users, … Read more
The ‘silly season’ is almost upon us; a time where relaxing and getting festive is par for the course. But letting your hair down doesn’t mean the rules don’t still apply. Before you engage in drink driving or driving under the influence, make sure you understand the realities of RBT (random breath testing) and MDT … Read more
For many, the holidays mean embarking on that time-honoured tradition of a road trip to visit family and friends or explore new destinations. Driving holidays can be exciting, but they can also come with challenges and inconveniences. Let’s make things a little easier. Whether you choose to travel inter or intra-state, here are holiday road … Read more
We’d be lying if we said the side of our car door has never acted as a temporary rubbish bin. Thankfully, car organising and car storage hacks can change that, converting your car into a clutter-free home away from home. If you too are the sort of person who always seems to have too much … Read more
If you’re working on the go, you’ll need to be savvy about the best car technology like apps for freelancers that you can use everywhere and anywhere. Why? The time they’ll save you and the productivity benefits will provide you more opportunities to bring in the dollars. Freelancer. Contractor. Temp. Business Owner. Sole Trader. Entrepreneur. … Read more
Is driving in heels safe in Australia? Also, is it illegal to drive in heels? While loads of us have got into the driver’s seat with a pair of heels on and driven with no problems, it’s not recommended. But there’s more to it than that. Before you protest that you drive with heels on … Read more
What is excess in car insurance, exactly? Should it be high or low? And why? It’s one of those things you can tweak with your car insurance and change the premium. So it’s something you should have a good think about. It’s true that when you’re talking excess you’re talking about potential future spend so … Read more
