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Car driving on a wet road at high speed
Car driving on a wet road at high speed
The truth about cruise control and aquaplaning
The truth about cruise control and aquaplaning
Cruise control should not be used in wet conditions but there is no reasonable explanation why it would cause aquaplaning.
Open Road
4 Apr 2024
A Maltese poodle locked inside a car
A Maltese poodle locked inside a car
What to do if you see a pet locked inside a hot car
What to do if you see a pet locked inside a hot car
During hot weather, the NRMA rescues over 100 pets from cars per month, with the majority of calls received by the vehicle owner.
Open Road
28 Nov 2024
A young woman learning to drive beside her driving instructor
A young woman learning to drive beside her driving instructor
Do parents make good driving instructors?
Do parents make good driving instructors?
Teaching your child to drive is often a challenging experience for parents, and many choose to supplement learning with a driving instructor.
Open Road
30 May 2019
Potholes on a country road after rain
Potholes on a country road after rain
How to reduce risk when driving near potholes
How to reduce risk when driving near potholes
Hitting a pothole is never ideal, but there are a few tips and tricks to ensure that, if the situation is unavoidable, damage to your car can be prevented entirely or at least minimised.
Liam Murphy
25 July 2024
A father and child using a campervan at night
A father and child using a campervan at night
Staying safe on a road trip
Staying safe on a road trip
With international travel is pretty much off the books for the rest of 2020, it’s time to look to the highways and byways of the good ol’ Australian soil to get your travel fix. Here's how you can stay safe while doing so.
Open Road
5 June 2020
Haze shimmering over a hot country road
Haze shimmering over a hot country road
Tips for driving in hot weather
Tips for driving in hot weather
Stay cool, avoid heat-related breakdowns, and be safe if your car does breakdown in hot weather.
Open Road
20 Oct 2023
NRMA technician assisting a driver on a country road
NRMA technician assisting a driver on a country road
How to stay safe while waiting for NRMA Roadside Assistance
How to stay safe while waiting for NRMA Roadside Assistance
Our roadside assistance patrols are here to help get you and your loved ones out of possibly dangerous positions, however there are things you can do to ensure you remain safe until they arrive.
Open Road
2 Dec 2022
Animal crossing sign on a remote country road"
Animal crossing sign on a remote country road"
How to prevent wildlife-related injury on the roads
How to prevent wildlife-related injury on the roads
Diligent driving delivers significant benefits to both Australia's native animals and motorists.
Open Road
2 Aug 2024
Side view of petrol bowser
Side view of petrol bowser
How do I know if my fuel is contaminated?
How do I know if my fuel is contaminated?
Issues with contaminated fuel are somewhat rare nowadays, however, if you are unlucky enough to be in this situation, repairs can be very costly.
Open Road
22 Jan 2019
Car submerged in flood waters
Car submerged in flood waters
What you need to know about flood-hit cars
What you need to know about flood-hit cars
Modern cars handle various conditions, but if floodwater reached the door's base, don’t drive.
Open Road
12 Aug 2022

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