Road Safety - Children
Bicycle Safety
Rules that apply to all vehicles must be obeyed when riding on the road. In the early stages, supervise a child closely when near parked or moving vehicles.  This means being near your child, not at a distance.  Set a good example and show your child safe ways to cross streets.

Teaching Road Safety
With the help of parents, children can begin to learn about safety on the roads and how to avoid dangerous situations. Kids often act on impulse.  If this happens while walking, riding bicycles or playing near traffic the risk of injury or even death is always present.

Travelling In Cars
Correctly fitted and properly adjusted child restraints provide protection for your children, and grandchildren, from birth to 16 years. The driver is required by law to ensure that passengers under 16 years of age are suitably restrained.

Travelling On Buses
 School buses are a safe way for children to go to and from school. While behaviour on the bus is important, what children do before and after travelling on a bus is crucial. 

Walking
 Children can be hit by cars by running into traffic, playing in the street, and making errors of judgement when crossing the street.  Before about the age of ten, they have not developed the skills and knowledge to handle risky situations. Parents need to be vigilant at all times when walking on or near roads.

Wheeled Devices & Toys
Users of wheeled devices and toys such as roller blades, skateboards, pedal cars and tricycles are treated as pedestrians under road traffic rules. There are however some additional rules that apply.
 
Road Safety - Drivers Permit
Getting Your Licence
 You must first meet the eligibility criteria for obtaining your licence. After that there are other things you might need to know like the minimum time a permit must be held, fees etc. You also need to know what tests you must pass and the probationary licence information for holding your licence.
 
Road Safety - Driving Conditions
City Driving
In the city and urban areas, the volume and mix of traffic places many demands on the driver.  Road signs can be obscured, new intersections can be confusing and other drivers may behave in unexpected ways. Control is needed to remain calm even when provoked so as to avoid “road rage”.  Keeping a close look out is essential for safe driving.

Night Driving
Crash risk increases at night. Many of the aids you see when driving during the day are not as clear at night.  Other vehicles and road users can be harder to detect and often seem to suddenly appear. Other factors come into play such as drunk pedestrians, therefore it is important to be ever more vigilant when night driving.

Towing Trailers
A trailer is any vehicle you tow with a car, and can be a caravan, horse float, boat, mobile machinery or similar device.  All cars perform differently when towing a trailer. You will need to use different driving techniques and concentrate more to handle the additional demands placed on you.

Weather Conditions
Driving in certain weather conditions such as the rain, fog, snow and bright sunlight calls for extra care and can be much more stressful than driving in normal conditions.  These factors reduce visibility, increase the risk of skidding and losing control, and can make overtaking extremely dangerous.  Fog, ice and snow can create deadly conditions.
 
 
Road Safety - Learners Permit
Learner Drivers
 You must at least 16 years of age to obtain a car learner permit in Victoria. There are also other things you need to know before applying for one, and the tests you have to pass. You may also like to apply for a motorcycle permit too. Once you have obtained your L's there are certain requirements to be met before applying for your P's.
 
 
Road Safety - Motorcycles
Protective Clothing
 Anyone who rides a motorcycle, or is thinking of riding or being a pillion on a motorcycle, understands that they are more likely to be hurt in the event of a crash than car drivers. Wearing the right protective gear is essential when on a motorcycle, and can minimise damage sustained in an accident.
 
 
Road Safety - Seatbelts
 
Seatbelt Safety
 Most injuries to drivers and passengers are caused by contact with the steering wheel, dashboard, windscreen and the sides and roof of the vehicle. Lap and shoulder belts have proven their value in preventing severe injury in the majority of crashes. It is compulsory to wear a seatbelt at all times.
 
 
Road Safety - Travelling

Fighting Fatigue
 The truth is that people don't become fatigued from driving, they're already tired when they get behind the wheel. Long hours, shift work, lack of sleep, and physically demanding roles all take their toll on drivers. There is no substitute for sleep, so make sure you are well rested before driving at all times.

Games For The Kids
 Kids are not usually known for their patience and a long journey can turn into a parental nightmare. There are many games the kids can play to keep them occupied on the long journey.

Long Trips
 The TAC believes that planning is the key to a successful and safe driving holiday. There are a number of things you can do to ensure you and your family have a safe trip. Make a checklist of all the things you need to do before you leave and on the journey.
 
 
 Road Safety - Trucks
      
Trucks On The Road
 There are new regulations regarding trucks on the roads and driver responsibilities. The " Chain of Responsibility" has been introduced across the country and it the responsibility of all drivers and companies to ensure these regulations are being met.
 
 
Road Safety - Vehicle
      

How Safe Is Your Car?
 All new cars sold in Australia have to meet minimum specified safety standards. As a result, the safety of new cars has continued to improve over the years. In practice, not all cars perform equally when protecting you in an accident. Different manufacturers offer different combinations of features, all of which can impact on the safety of your vehicle. These safety features are generally grouped into three categories: crash prevention, crashworthiness and driver features.