Thank you for giving the tips in those 2 lessons before the test, as it helped clear my driving test in the 1st attempt itself. I would recommend Cameron on any given day, as he has loads of experience and corrects the driving patterns of individuals by giving useful tips which are very essential. Though, being an experienced driver after having driven across different countries, he made me realize a few basic things which are very crucial to pass the RTA test and everyone has to abide by that, to clear the DT seamlessly. I will strongly recommend CAMBER classes and be relaxed and rest assured of clearing the DT with flying colours. Regards Vijay --
NSW Fatality Trends – Roads busier, but safer.
Roads busier, but safer.
The number of road deaths per 100,000 population in NSW has dropped over the past four-and-a-half decades, from 28.9 in 1970 to 4.99 in 2017, with a low of 4.1 in 2014.
Continued government investment and key road safety interventions, such as the compulsory use of seatbelts and the introduction of random breath testing, have had a significant impact on reducing the fatality rate – at the same time as NSW roads have become much busier. In 2017, there were more than 6 million registered motor vehicles in NSW, up from about 4000 motor vehicles in 1910
Slow down and give us space
Changes to the road rules as of 26 September 2019
The trial of a rule that required motorists to slow down to 40km/h when passing stationary emergency vehicles with flashing blue or red lights has been completed and changes will be made to the road rule as a result of a review of the 12 month trial, which included community feedback.
This rule is being changed to improve the safety of emergency services personnel, tow truck operators and breakdown assistance providers working on the road, as well as the people they are helping. The changes will also make it safer on higher speed roads where the time and distance required to reduce speed to 40km/h is the greatest. The changes to the rule will commence on 26 September 2019.
The rule will protect more vulnerable roadside workers
The rule will be expanded to apply to motorists when passing stationary tow trucks and breakdown assistance vehicles displaying flashing yellow lights, in addition to emergency vehicles displaying flashing blue or red lights.
There will be changes to the requirements for motorists, depending on the speed limit of the road
On higher speed roads (with a speed limit of 90km/h or more), motorists will be required to slow down safely to a speed that is reasonable for the circumstances. Motorists must also provide sufficient space between their vehicle and the stationary tow truck, breakdown assistance or emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights. This will include changing lanes on a multi-lane road if it is safe to do so.
On lower speed roads (with a speed limit of 80km/h or less), motorists will continue to be required to slow to 40km/h when passing stationary tow trucks, breakdown assistance or emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights.
The rule applies to help protect those who protect us
All motorists must also give way to any person on foot in the vicinity of a stationary tow truck, breakdown assistance or emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights. Motorists must not increase their speed until they are a sufficient distance past all the vehicles and people involved.
The rule does not apply when a stationary tow truck, breakdown assistance or emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights is on the opposite side of a divided road separated by a median strip.
You can find more information in our Frequently Asked Questions.
A summary of the 12-month trial can be found in our Evaluation of the trial of 40km/h speed limit around stationary emergency vehicles (PDF, 137Kb) .
Are you looking out for us?
Some workplaces are more dangerous than others. This Transport for NSW video features a motorist broken down, personnel from NSW Police, Fire & Rescue NSW, Roads and Maritime Services, NSW State Emergency Service, the Ambulance Service of NSW and the NRMA.
Top 10 Most Misunderstood NSW Road Rules
Road Rules Awareness Week
Videos help clarify road
Our playlist of 10 animations explains some of the most misunderstood road rules. You can also watch the videos separately, starting with Roundabouts.
Brush up on rules
Since 2013, Road Rules Awareness Week has given all road users the chance to improve their knowledge of the NSW road rules.
Transport for NSW is committed to improving safety on the state’s roads and bringing the road toll Towards Zero.
Each year we focus on the most misunderstood road rules and provide an opportunity for road users to have their questions answered. Our online video animations were developed for Road Rules Awareness Week to help all road users with the road rules.
Misunderstood rules
The Top 10 misunderstood road rules in NSW guide outlines the road rules most commonly misunderstood by road users.
top-10-misunderstood-road-rules PDF
The Top 10 guide provides simple answers to many road rule questions, including using roundabouts, when you can and can’t use high-beam and fog lights, and when it is permitted to make a U-turn. The guide is also available at Service NSW and RMS registries.
Road users can also visit the Roads and Maritime Services website to view the NSW Road Users’ Handbook.
Road Rules Awareness Week provides an annual opportunity for drivers to refresh their knowledge of road rules. It also allows pedestrians, motorcyclists, passengers and bicycle riders to better understand the rules and improve their safety on or near the road.
1. Roundabouts
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2. Pedestrians
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3. Mobile phones
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4. Merging
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5. Keeping left
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6. Headlights
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7. U-turns
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8. Safe following distances
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9. School zones
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10. Yellow traffic lights
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A Review
After my first lesson, I was confident to go for the test, and I PASSED ON MY FIRST GO, with a score of 103/106.
NSW – Supervising A Learner Driver
While many learner drivers take lessons from professional driving instructors, many will also want additional driving practice and some guidance from a parent, relative or friend. This page provides information for people supervising learners.
Supervising driver requirements
To supervise a learner, you must
- Hold a current full Australian driver licence – not a learner or provisional licence
- Have a good understanding of the road rules
- Be a competent driver
- Be able to effectively communicate information and ideas clearly.
Blood alcohol limit
The blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for you while you are supervising a learner is under 0.05. It is also illegal to supervise under the influence of drugs.
Learner driver log book and digital log book apps
Learner drivers need to record their practical experience in a log book. They can choose to use either a paper log book, or a digital log book app.
As the supervising driver, you’ll need to mark off the learner’s progress against a range of key tasks listed in their log book. Both the book and app include instructions on how to do this.
Remember, you are a role model
You are both a role model and mentor for your learner driver. You should support and help them become a safe and skilled driver. You also need to be patient and calm.
It is a good idea to review your own driving habits by:
- Reading the Road Users Handbook to familiarise yourself with current road rules
- Making sure you comply at all times with traffic lights, signs and road markings
- Leaving plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
- Looking well ahead and checking ‘blind spots’ and vision blockouts
- Driving at a suitable speed for conditions
- Responding appropriately to hazards
- Being patient and courteous with other drivers
- Reading the Learner Driver Log Book to understand the content and learning goals.
12 tips for better learner supervision
When you’re supervising your learner driver:
- If either you or the learner driver is tired, upset or stressed, reschedule the practice session to another time
- Try frequent, short practice sessions in the beginning
- Use the Learner Driver Log Book task key points as a guide to practice sessions
- Begin with the easiest tasks then, once your learner has mastered those, move on to more difficult tasks
- Discuss then demonstrate new tasks before asking your learner to attempt them
- Use ‘commentary driving’ – talk about what is happening inside and outside the vehicle
- Start the learner practising on quiet streets, preferably in daylight, before moving onto busier roads and more challenging conditions
- Allow the learner to proceed at their own pace – don’t force them to attempt tasks they’re not ready for
- Don’t criticise mistakes. Calmly explain and discuss what happened and allow the learner to try again
- Be positive and offer praise when the learner successfully completes a task
- Emphasise the importance of developing a sensitivity to speed. Learners need to understand that the faster a vehicle travels, the more difficult it is to respond to potential hazards. When involved in a crash, the faster a vehicle is travelling, the more devastating the outcome
- Avoid using the radio, mobile phone or talking to other passengers while your learner is practising.
Free workshops – helping learner drivers become safer drivers
Free workshops for parents and supervisors of learner drivers are conducted around NSW. The workshops offer practical advice on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers, and cover topics such as:
- How to use the Learner Driver Log Book
- Planning driving sessions
- How to deal with difficulties that may arise during driving practice
- The importance of giving your learner constructive feedback.
For information about workshops in your area, call us on 13 22 13.
NSW Variable Message Signs
Variable message signs
Variable Message Signs are large electronic signs placed on the side of some roads.
They display messages to warn motorists of changes in normal traffic conditions on the road ahead, such as fog, crashes, road works, congestion and road closures.
These early warnings help provide a safe and efficient traffic flow.
NSW – Red Light Speed Cameras
Red light speed cameras
Red light cameras are used to photograph vehicles that go through a red light.
A penalty notice is then sent to the owner of the vehicle, who has the option to:
- Pay the fine.
- Advise Revenue NSW on a statutory declaration the name and address of the person driving at the time of the offence.
- Advise Revenue NSW you want to have the case heard by a court.
If you are crossing the intersection as the light turns yellow (amber) and it is not safe to stop, do not panic. Continue driving through the intersection. The camera only takes a photograph if you cross over the stop line 0.3 seconds after the light has turned red.
Traffic already in the intersection or entering on a yellow (amber) light will not activate the red light camera.
Red light speed cameras use digital technology that is capable of detecting both red-light and speeding offences.
Signs At Traffic Lights
A STOP sign with three black dots is only seen at traffic lights. It means that if the lights are not working or are flashing yellow and you are approaching this sign, you must stop and give way to traffic as though you are at an intersection with stop signs.
This sign allows you to turn left on a red light after stopping. When turning left you must give way to all traffic approaching from the right.
Left turn on red light is only permitted at intersections where the sign has been placed.
NSW – Traffic Lights
Red means stop. Wait behind the stop line.
Do not go through the intersection.
Yellow (amber) means stop. You can enter the intersection if you are so close that sudden braking might cause a crash.
Green means proceed through the intersection carefully.
Turning arrows at traffic lights
Some traffic lights have arrows to control traffic turning right or left.
A green arrow means you can only turn in that direction.
A red arrow means traffic waiting to turn must wait behind the stop line until the arrow turns green or disappears, even if there is no traffic on the road.
You must not go straight ahead or turn left. You may turn right.
You must not turn right but you can go straight ahead or turn left if the way is clear.
When the yellow (amber) arrow is flashing, you may proceed but you must give way to any pedestrian who is crossing the road into which you are turning.