The Road Sense Blog
Keep up to date with road regulations, program updates, important information and learning with our Road Sense blog.
Complete Guide: Demerit Points in NSW
Demerit points are a system used across Australia with the general goal to discourage drivers and riders from breaking road rules. While all states use the demerit point system, NSW…
Understanding road safety statistics in Australia
Statistics can be seen as our bread and butter in the road safety world. Unfortunately, though, not all stats are created equal. So, how do we understand road safety statistics…
Dooring and The Dutch Reach Explained
3 minute read
Ever heard of dooring or the Dutch reach but not exactly sure what they mean? You’re not the only one, so let’s get straight into it.
Dooring occurs…
Now I know my BACs; I’ll be prepared for RBTs
7-minute read
Whether you’re a seasoned drinker or not, we often hear the term BAC when discussing the effects of alcohol on the body or on activities such as walking, driving,…
Three-Second Gap: How Do I Do It and Is It Really Necessary?
4 minute read
One of the first things new drivers learn about is the three-second gap. So what exactly is this gap, why is this gap needed and is it…
Speedsters: What Motivates Them
3 minute read
Over the past decades the notion that drink driving is dangerous because it increases the risk of crashing and the severity of the crash, has more or…