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Safer Drivers Course Nowra

3/4/2018

We are working with APIA Driving School to bring the Safer Driver Course to Nowra.
The course is a 3 hour group discussion with other learners, and a 2 hour coaching session in a vehicle, along with another learner. Book with a friend and do the vehicle session together.
The Safer Driver Course is designed to increase awareness & practice in:

Safe following distances
Crash avoidance spaces
Speed management
Safe gap selection
Hazard perception and observation
Managing peer and lifestyle pressures.

Not only does the course cover these invaluable skills but also will give you 20 hours in your log book. That's a definite bonus.

For more information go here: Safer Drivers Course Nowra

If you are ready to book click here: www.apiadrivingschool.com.au/product/safer-drivers-course-nowra/

Hello

15/8/2016

It is easy to get caught up with the daily humdrum. Local photographer Andy Hutchinson reminds us how lucky we are to live in the beautiful South Coast of NSW.
No driving required.

Postcard from the South from Andy Hutchinson on Vimeo.

Mobile Phones

12/2/2016

A P1 driver recently asked me if they can use the GPS function on a mobile phone. So I thought it would be a good idea to post this video produce by Transport For NSW.
The rule is quite clear in that "Learner and provisional P1 drivers must not use any function of a mobile phone while driving or when the ignition is on."
Also worth noting the "ignition on". The car must be parked and off.
A GPS device that is not a mobile phone is permitted for all drivers, as long as the device is secured in a mounting fixed to the vehicle and does not obscure the driver’s view of the road. The device must not be placed in a location that will increase the likelihood of injury in a crash.
For more information go to Know The Rules.

driving 101

29/1/2016

#14

Driving lesson in Nowra

Wildlife on our roads

When instructing a learner driver it is important to discuss the danger of wildlife on our roads. According to Transport NSW Centre for Road Safety one in seven crashes on country roads involves an animal. When they stray onto the road it’s hard to know what they’ll do next. Animals are quick and extremely unpredictable. Slowing down and being prepared could save a collision or even save your life.

Most important - Never swerve – it is safer to hit an animal than swerve and lose control of your vehicle. Your Own Safety should always come first & unfortunately, sometimes it might not be possible to miss an animal.

Be aware – animals are more active and harder to see at sunrise and sunset
Reduce your speed – slow down when you see animal warning signs
Stay alert – animals are unpredictable, so expect the unexpected
Brake safely – only brake when it is safe to do so if you see an animal on the road
Report injured wildlife – call WIRES on
1300 094 737

Safety is not automatic, think about it

Driving 101

27/10/2015

#23

Sometimes pedestrians are slow to Moove

Learning to drive in regional areas has distinctly different hazards to city driving.
The old says goes Never work with children or animals – they are completely unpredictable.

Remember
Slow Down - Be Alert – Be prepared

A driving lesson in Nowra

Safety is not automatic, think about it.

Driving 101

18/10/2015

#37

Large vehicles need room to turn

A driving lesson in Nowra

I took this photo while on a lesson recently to highlight the importance of being aware of large vehicles that need to lane-share in order to turn a corner. I have seen people that think there is enough room in front try to pass which is still considered an offence. Did you also know that ” Disobey do not overtake turning vehicle sign (left turn)” is a $248 fine with 2 demerit points?
(not suggesting this is happening here)

Safety is not automatic, think about it.

“Are we there yet?”

10/10/2015

Did you find yourself complaining about the long weekend holiday traffic?
Spare a thought for motorists in China where it is estimated half the population took a holiday.
That’s around 750 million people...
Here a 50 lane expressway merges down to 20 lanes.

Get those cameras clicking

18/9/2015

Shoalhaven Water’s Annual Amateur Photographic Competition is being held again this year with the theme ‘Our Catchments – Creeks and Rivers’. The competition is held to celebrate National Water Week. This year the competition aims to raise awareness of the beauty and value of Shoalhaven’s creeks and rivers.

Entries close 5pm, 2 October 2015 - go out & shoot some pics. I might enter this one below

Click here for the competition details

spring is here!

4/9/2015

This guy is working hard

This little guy is hard at work

Such a lovely day to kick-off spring
Still a few cool nights ahead but it's looking good.
That is all
keep safe & enjoy
:)

Do you need to report dangerous potholes ?

29/8/2015

See it Report it to council

Snap Send Solve is a free app for your iPhone or Android device that lets you report issues and provide feedback to Council. It determines your current Council area using your smartphone's GPS location.

You can easily capture and report issues including litter, damaged roads or footpaths, parking issues, street cleaning, trees, general requests and feedback.

All details including incident type, notes, address of incident, photo, current location and email contact are submitted to Council using your email address.

See Shoalhaven City Council for more information

click here for Apple

click here for Android