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Convex mirrors on cars

Posted on November 25, 2009 by NRMA

The design rules that apply for vehicles sold in Australia are always being updated and the design rules for mirrors on motor vehicles were changed a while ago to adopt the European rules, which allow a choice of either flat … Continue reading →

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The lost art of indicating

Posted on August 25, 2009 by NRMA

Indicating is the act of using your blinker to show other motorists that you intend to change your course of direction. It is not a courtesy, it is the law. Despite this, road users are being surprised by the movements … Continue reading →

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E-tags and cashless motorways

Posted on July 30, 2009 by NRMA

After more than six months of a cashless Harbour crossing, we want to know what you think of toll roads becoming cashless and having to use e-tags. In January this year, we reported the news that the Sydney Harbour Bridge … Continue reading →

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New car ‘protection packages’

Posted on July 27, 2009 by NRMA

Have you ever been offered a ‘protection package’ – paint protection, rust proofing and fabric protection – when buying a new car? New car paint protection, rust proofing and fabric protection is often offered after you have signed the contract. … Continue reading →

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Using GPS while driving

Posted on July 7, 2009 by NRMA

As the number of cars with GPS systems increase, NRMA’s Motoring Advice team have received many enquiries from drivers uncertain about the legality of fixing them to their windscreens and using them while driving. There is no specific provision under … Continue reading →

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