For even the most experienced motorists, driving in a city of Australia often strikes fear into their mind. There’s so many distractions and then you have to contend with other cars, buses and pedestrians.

Some people even make it a point of avoiding the drive into the city by taking alternate routes. Fortunately, there are some simple ways you can ensure your trip to and from the city is a safe one.

Take It Slow.

When driving in the city, there really is no rush. It’s always better to slow down and take your foot off the pedal. If you rear end another motorist or a pedestrian walks into on-coming traffic, a small difference in the speed you’re traveling at can have a tremendous effect on the outcome of an accident. It might mean the difference between a small bump or a huge repair bill.

Always Be Aware.

In some cities like Melbourne, there is more than just cars and pedestrians to look out for. You also have to keep in mind the many trams that share our roads. Trams are often stopping to pick up and let off other passengers. You should always be on the look out for pedestrians whenever in the vicinity of a tram as you cannot rely on people to look out for your car.

Melbourne is notorious for accidents like this which can simply be avoided if people keep a keen eye on the road and surroundings.

Hook Turns.

Melbourne is unique in that in some areas of the city, you are required to perform a hook turn to change streets. A hook turn is a maneuver in which you turn right from the left lane. This ensures the smooth flow of traffic in built up areas such as the city. A hook turn is very simple to perform and is not something you should be fearful of. You can ask your driving instructor to teach you the specifics of this turn.

Always Be On The Look Out.

Pedestrians are notorious for not looking where they’re going and this puts you at risk of running them over in an accident. Because it’s the city, the density of pedestrians is much higher than regional areas of Australia. It’s important you avoid all distractions such as mobile phones and loud music while driving in the city regions.

By remaining focused you can ensure the safety of yourself, your passengers and other people using the roads whether by car, bus, tram or on foot.

Be sure to check out our listing of driving schools in Melbourne who can teach you how to drive in such areas in addition to many other important lessons learner drivers must undertake.

NSW -  Sydney – Onroad Driving School is Sydney’s award-winning No:1 driving school. With nine years experience as a top Sydney driving school, our RTA-qualified male and female driving instructors are 100% dedicated to teaching you safe, smart driving.

We make it so easy to tailor your driving lessons to your individual budget! If you’re after a quality driving school in Sydney, we’re the solution!

To book your driving lessons, call Onroad Driving School on 02 9635 9567, Mobile 0428 667 623 or visit their website which can be found at http://www.onroad.com.au/

Driving School Directory has partnered with Learners Test to bring you the Learners Test iPhone Application.

It’s the ultimate Australian resource for young drivers who need to learn the road rules in order to get their learners licence by passing the driving test.

Learn Quicker!

If you are practicing for your learner’s test then this app is a must. The app will give you up to 4 multiple choices for each question and in the event you get the question wrong, the Learners Test provides you with an explanation as to why you got it wrong. This enables you to learn quicker.

Learn Anywhere!

The Learners Test App is not dependent on the internet, so you can use it anywhere regardless of where you are or whether there is internet.

Learn Correctly!

The iPhone App has over 250 questions and answers derived from the Australian Road Rules published by the Road Traffic Authority (RTA).

NSW – Sydney – Sandra Driving School is a driving school providing lessons in the regions of Liverpool, Fairfield, Cabramatta and surrounding suburbs.

They also have special discounts for students and pensioners, so book your driving lessons today by calling 02 9610 2897 Mob 0419 019 514.

VIC – Melbourne – Model Driving School brings you the ultimate service for all of your needs when learning how to drive a car.

With new model cars and professional, qualified instructors, we believe we can prepare you to pass your driving test in a shorter period of time as well as teaching you safe driving techniques and methods to keep safe on our roads.

Model Driving School primary goal is to prepare all our learners with the necessary skills and positive attitude they need to drive responsibly and defensively on the busy roads of Victoria.

Call 03 8503 7385 or 0418 174 281 to book your lessons today or visit our website at http://www.modeldrivingschool.com.au/

VIC – Melbourne – Country Road Driving School is a professional driving school providing driving lessons in metropolitan Melbourne and North-West regions.

CR-DS conduct lessons 7 days a week which allows students to undertake driving lessons that suit their schedule.

CR-DS is a driving school with a focus on teaching students how to obtain the valuable and wide range of driving skills and knowledge that will allow them to develop into competent and efficient drivers on the roads of Australia.

Call 03 9317 7733 or Mobile 0408 754 104 to book your driving lessons today! Visit their website at http://www.cr-ds.com.au/

QLD – Brisbane – All Nations Driving School offers manual and automatic driving tuition. They’ve been in operation since 2001 and have developed a great reputation during that time and a strong pass rate for first timers.

Driving lessons are conducted in a modern air-conditioned Mazda 2 and the driving instructor is qualified, patient and professional.

Phone 07 3272 3881 or Mob 0414 377 992 to book your driving lessons today! Visit their website at http://www.allnationsdrivingschool.com.au/

VIC – Melbourne – Strive 2 Drive is a driving school servicing the northern/western and eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

They provide a broad range of driving related services for people who need or require

• Driving lessons for new learner drivers
• Lessons for nervous and anxious learner drivers
• Adult aged learner drivers
• International students
• Refresher driving lessons
• Licence test preparation
• Preparing students with suspended or international licences for retesting
• Parent and guardian “train the trainer” lessons.

Call 1300 644 061 or 0408 377 800 to book your driving lessons today or visit their website at http://www.strive2drive.com.au/

The very first experience most young people have while driving is behind the wheel of a car. But what if you have no interest in driving a car but want a motorcycle licence instead?

The process of getting a motorcycle licence is some what different to attaining your normal drivers licence.

So what’s the process involve you ask? Let’s go through it!

First up, you must sit and pass the theory test. This is some what similar to the syllabus that covers the theory test when going for a normal drivers licence.

The questions you will be asked are the same as the car one but with a few additional questions that only related to motorcycle riders.

For example you will be asked if a motorcycle rider with a permit is allowed to have a pillion passenger while on their L or P’s. The answer is obviously no.

Secondly, you will be required to attend a one day motorcycle workshop. This workshop covers off on the theory of using and riding a motorcycle and includes such topics as safety, how to control the motorcycle itself and best practices for new riders. Once you have completed that, you will then begin the exciting part of the course; the practical part!

While doing the prac test, you will need to show you are competent in controlling all aspects of a motorcycle. This is important because as a learner you will be allowed to ride alone unlike a drivers licence. The practical component involves starting and coming to a stop, learning how to change gears and maneuvering around an obstacle course.

You must pass all aspects of the practical test before you will be issued a learners permit. Don’t worry though, you allowed to make mistakes and your trainer will be more than happy to spend more time with you to ensure you can past the test if you’re having a little trouble grasping it.

Once you have obtained a learners licence, there are a few rules regarding the type of motorcycle you can ride. Generally speaking, you will not be allowed to ride a bike more powerful than 250cc until you gain your full licence. The best bikes for a learner are a Kawasaki ZZR if you want a sporty looking bike or a CT 110 otherwise known as a postie bike.