Grewar’s Driver Training Deloraine

02/06/2026

📣 Attention L and P-platers

Getting your driver’s licence is a huge milestone, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way, but we’d like to give you a quick reminder about some important rules designed to keep you and everyone else safe on the road.

Before you get in the car, take a moment to refresh your knowledge of your restrictions like passenger limits, speed limits, phone use and zero alcohol requirements.

✅ Display your plates
✅ Carry your licence on you
✅ Stick to your restricted speed limit. For L-platers that’s 90km/h even when a higher speed limit applies, for P1’s that’s 100km/h even when a higher speed limit applies.
✅ Don’t drink alcohol
✅ Don’t use your mobile phone when driving
✅ Obey all Tasmanian Road Rules
✅ And if you’re on your L’s, don’t forget to always have a supervisory driver with you.

Driving responsibility now builds great habits for life.

Stay safe, look after your mates, and enjoy the freedom that comes with your licence 👍🚘💛

🔗 For more information, visit: https://www.platesplus.tas.gov.au/

01/06/2026

RIDE AS IF EVERY PERSON ON THE ROAD IS OUT TO GET YOU 🏍️
Every time you ride, your safety depends on more than skill alone — it depends on awareness, discipline, and the decisions you make in every moment on the road.

Motorcyclists represent only 4% of registered vehicles in Australia, yet account for nearly 20% of road fatalities. Those statistics are confronting, but they reinforce a reality every rider must respect: vulnerability comes with riding, and complacency can be deadly.

On Australian roads, danger can appear without warning. A driver failing to check a blind spot, loose gravel through a corner, oil on the road, wildlife at dusk, or a split-second distraction at an intersection can change lives forever.

In Victoria alone, 54% of serious motorcycle crashes occur at intersections — a reminder that riders must constantly anticipate the unexpected.

Ride as though you are invisible. Assume drivers have not seen you. Create space around your motorcycle, maintain safe following distances, and never sit in blind spots.

Slow down before corners, look through the turn, and stay alert to changing road conditions, especially on regional roads where surfaces can quickly deteriorate.

Lane filtering should only ever be done cautiously, legally, and at low speed. Shoulder checks should become second nature before every lane movement. Visibility matters — bright protective gear, an approved helmet, and headlights during the day all increase your chances of being seen.

Fatigue is another silent danger.
Long rides demand regular breaks, hydration, and focus. Responsible riding also means ensuring your motorcycle is roadworthy, completing accredited rider training, and conducting routine pre-ride safety checks.

Road safety is a shared responsibility.
Every rider, driver, cyclist, and pedestrian has a role to play in protecting lives on our roads.

Respect, patience, accountability, and vigilance save lives.
Ride smart. Ride defensively.
Ride home safely.

Hannah’s Blue Butterflies Road Safety Awareness Inc.

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Your emotional state can become a significant cognitive distraction while driving.

Diverting your attention away from the road and reducing your ability to respond safely to changing conditions.

Research shows that driving while highly emotional, whether due to anger, stress, anxiety, or even excitement, can be as dangerous as using a mobile phone behind the wheel, This increases the risk of a crash.

Emotions influence both the mental and physical aspects of driving in several important ways.

When a driver is stressed or upset, they often experience “tunnel vision”, where their focus narrows onto a single vehicle or object, limiting peripheral awareness and reducing their ability to notice surrounding hazards.

Stress and anxiety can also slow reaction times by overwhelming the brain’s processing capacity.

Therefore, making it harder to respond quickly to sudden events, such as an animal crossing the road or a vehicle braking unexpectedly.

Strong emotions may also contribute to risk-taking behaviour.

Frustration and anger frequently lead to aggressive driving habits, including speeding, tailgating, or unsafe lane changes, as drivers attempt to move past perceived delays or obstacles.

Even positive emotions can affect judgement. Drivers who are overly excited, perhaps rushing to a weekend getaway or a concert, may unconsciously speed, miss traffic signals, or make impulsive decisions without fully recognising the risk.

Under NSW Road Rule 297(1), motorists are required to maintain proper control of their vehicle at all times, including the mental focus necessary to drive safely.

If you are feeling highly emotional before driving, it is important to take steps to regain focus.

Allowing extra travel time can help reduce pressure and prevent unnecessary rushing.

Taking a few slow, deep breaths before starting the car may also help calm your mind and improve concentration.

If emotions become overwhelming while driving, the safest option is to pull over in a safe location, off the road.
Removing yourself from the vehicle and going for a walk or getting a coffee might be helpful.

If this is a regular occurrence talk to your GP about getting professional help.
Has this happened to you?
Hannah’s Blue Butterflies Road Safety Awareness Inc.