What's in this section for road users?

• Commercial drivers and operators - information for taxi, bus and heavy vehicle drivers and operators. Covers visibility, loading, carrying passengers, endorsements, road user charges, etc.
• Driver distraction - information on driver distraction, including crash statistics, tips and strategies for minimising the risks of potential distractions.
• Flashing and revolving beacons - what vehicles may be fitted with beacons and how they may be used.
• Keeping mobile - how to use your mobility scooter or power chair safely.
• Motorists - information on driver safety, drink driving, safety belts, speed and health issues.
• Motorcyclists - practical safety tips, pre-ride checks, riding techniques, protective gear and clothing, motorcycle helmets and safety standards.
• Roundabouts - know your way around roundabouts.
• Safe driving tips - safety information for road users on a variety of topics, including holiday driving, driving safely at road works and sharing the road with cyclists.
• School bus safety - information for people who use or are associated with school bus travel. It's loaded with tips for increasing safety on and around school buses.
• School traffic safety team manual - training manual to help school traffic safety teams maintain their outstanding safety record.
• Walking and cycling - resources and information for pedestrians and cyclists, schools, regional councils and road controlling authorities.

Page updated: 4 April 2007