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Driving can be fun, but safety is key. Whether you’re going on a road trip or running errands, our top tips will help ensure that you, your family, and your furry friends stay safe along the way.

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An emergency vehicle driving through city streets at night
An emergency vehicle driving through city streets at night
What should I do when I hear emergency sirens?
What should I do when I hear emergency sirens?
Emergency service vehicles respond to incidents in NSW every day. It is paramount that all road users understand how to respond appropriately when they hear or see an emergency siren.
Open Road
4 Oct 2018
Motorcyclist wearing a helmet with a camera attached
Motorcyclist wearing a helmet with a camera attached
Ask NRMA: Is it illegal to attach a camera to a motorbike helmet? 
Ask NRMA: Is it illegal to attach a camera to a motorbike helmet? 
Amongst other things, the legality of attaching a camera to a motorbike helmet depends on how ‘approved motor bike helmet’ is defined in the legislation.
Open Road
8 July 2019
Dead insects stuck to a car's front bumper and licence plate
Dead insects stuck to a car's front bumper and licence plate
Can you be fined for having a dirty number plate?
Can you be fined for having a dirty number plate?
Most drivers are probably guilty of leaving it a bit too long between car washes, and if you think your car might be overdue for a wash, this might just kick you into gear.
Open Road
11 Sept 2021
A man and woman securing a bike to a car bike rack
A man and woman securing a bike to a car bike rack
Ask NRMA: Do I need a number plate for my bicycle rack?
Ask NRMA: Do I need a number plate for my bicycle rack?
Drivers with a bike rack attached to the rear of their vehicle must ensure their licence plate is not obscured.
Open Road
12 July 2023
Aerial view of traffic heading to the Harbour Bridge at night in Sydney
Aerial view of traffic heading to the Harbour Bridge at night in Sydney
Top 10 most misunderstood road rules
Top 10 most misunderstood road rules
The NRMA explains the 10 most misunderstood road rules in the state, according to Transport NSW.
Open Road
10 Oct 2022
Side view of an SUV towing a caravan along an outback road
Side view of an SUV towing a caravan along an outback road
Speed limits when towing
Speed limits when towing
Some vehicle manufacturers put limits on how fast you can drive while towing. We find out which ones.
Open Road
9 Aug 2024
Close-up of a right rear indicator light flashing
Close-up of a right rear indicator light flashing
The lost art of indicating
The lost art of indicating
Indicating lets other road users know you intend to change direction, and not using them correctly can result in fines and demerit points.
Open Road
20 July 2021
Keep left unless overtaking sign on the left of a country road
Keep left unless overtaking sign on the left of a country road
Do you keep left unless overtaking?
Do you keep left unless overtaking?
When do you need to keep left unless overtaking? The NRMA explains the scenarios when you must drive in the left lane and other overtaking road rules.
Open Road
16 June 2020
A mobile phone mounted on a car windscreen
A mobile phone mounted on a car windscreen
Where should I mount my mobile phone or GPS?
Where should I mount my mobile phone or GPS?
It sounds self-explanatory doesn’t it? But the question in regards to where you should mount mobile phones or GPS on your car’s windscreen is one that comes up quite often so let’s take a closer at what the road rules say.
Open Road
8 July 2019
A stop sign
A stop sign
Does the three seconds stop rule exist?
Does the three seconds stop rule exist?
The 'three seconds rule’ sparked some healthy debate on our Facebook page. But does it legally apply when stopping at a stop sign or line?
Open Road
11 July 2023

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