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Cyclist deaths and injuries continue to increase on Australian roads, unlike the rest of the world where they are reducing. What are we doing wrong? WHILE THE REST OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD reports falls in bike rider fatalities, Australia’s toll continues to rise. It’s a vexing issue, clouded by the often-irrational dislike shown by drivers […]
I AM AN INVETERATE USER OF CRUISE CONTROL, even around town, because it (mostly) keeps me within the speed limit and means one less thing I have to concentrate on when driving (having to watch the speedo is a considerable and potentially dangerous distraction). However, in rain or on wet roads, I usually disengage cruise […]
We’ve been approached by a number of concerned diesel owners who have heard that contaminated diesel has destroyed more than a few engines, costing their owners thousands of dollars in repair bills. So, what’s the real story? Many diesel owners report problems with water in diesel fuel, and the consequences can be very serious, with […]
PRINCE PHILIP WAS STILL DRIVING at age 97, but when he was recently involved in a car crash that sent two women to hospital, he (or his advisors) decided it was time for him to surrender his licence. It’s a decision that we all must face at some time. It’s a thorny issue for every […]
Reader Enquiry: “My daughter and son-in-law currently own a Skoda Superb. They have twins under two years and another child aged four. Here’s their problem: they can’t fit two child seats plus a bolster seat in the rear seat. They have ascertained that they could buy a 2016 Holden Commodore and fit the child seats […]
IT IS A LUCKY MOTORIST who has never returned to his/her vehicle to discover a ticket taped to the windscreen advising that he/she has contravened a parking regulation and has been issued with a fine. Some of these can be quite hefty (for parking in a Clearway, for example) but as councils looks for more […]
IT SEEMS LIKE ONE OF THE most basic of driving skills, but anyone who travels Australian roads knows, many motorists simply don’t know when or how to use their indicators. Used as they should be, indicators advise other motorists and pedestrians of our intentions. You may not be aware, but it is a legal requirement […]
MORE AND MORE AUSTRALIANS are setting off on the great “round Australia” jaunt with a caravan hitched up behind. And, of course, it’s a regular occurrence to hitch a trailer up behind the family car and cart a load of rubbish to the local dump (sorry, “waste recycling centre”). Practice. One of the most daunting […]
Paul Murrell tests the 2019 Suzuki Jimny with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: The Suzuki Jimny is cuter than a Disney cartoon character, and while it brings a smile to your face, make sure it suits your needs before buying. 2019 Suzuki Jimny Pricing: […]
A READER NOTICED how often he was flashed by oncoming traffic to warn him about a speed trap ahead, and asked us about the appropriateness of such behaviour. It’s a great question and comes down to two issues: legality and morality. Is it legal? Legally, the situation is quite clear: it is legal to warn […]
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