Grewar’s Driver Training Deloraine

12/08/2026

Do not overtake turning vehicle.
Yes, we see the signs on buses and trucks, but to all of us take any notice.
It is a rule too many drivers ignore, and it is one that can have devastating consequences.

When we see a truck or bus swing wide before a turn, some drivers wrongly assume the driver is leaving space for them to slip through. They are not. That larger vehicle is creating the room it needs to safely get around the corner or through a roundabout.
If you move into that space, you are putting yourself exactly where the danger is greatest.

Large vehicles need far more room than a car. Their length means the rear wheels do not follow the same path as the front wheels, so when they turn, they can cut across more of the road than people expect.

They also have large blind spots, which means the driver may not be able to see a car, motorbike or cyclist trying to squeeze up the inside. In that moment, one impatient decision can lead to a side impact, a vehicle being crushed, or a person being forced off the road.

This is especially important at intersections, corners and roundabouts.
A truck may need to move across lanes or take up more than one lane to complete a safe turn. That is not bad driving. That is how the vehicle has to turn. The safest thing you can do is hang back, be patient and let the vehicle complete the manoeuvre.

Buses face the same problem. They are longer, heavier and less able to make sharp turns without extra space. Cutting past a turning bus or truck is not clever, and it is not saving time. It is dangerous, unnecessary and can change lives in seconds.

We need to shift the way we think on the road. Not every gap is for us. Not every delay needs to be challenged. Sometimes the safest decision is simply to wait.

If a large vehicle is turning, drop back. Give it space. Do not cut in. Do not try to sneak past. And do not assume the driver can see you.

Too often, road trauma begins with impatience. This is one of those moments where a few seconds of patience can prevent tragedy.

Have you seen drivers try to pass a turning truck or bus, especially at roundabouts or tight corners?
Comment below 👇 and join the conversation.

Hannah’s Blue Butterflies Road Safety Awareness Inc.

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30/07/2026

it illegal to drive barefoot in Australia?
Surprisingly, no it isn’t. Yet that is only part of the story.

What many people do not realise is that road safety is not just about whether something is named in the rules. It is also about whether you are in proper control of your vehicle.

If police believe barefoot driving contributed to a crash, or affected your ability to control the car safely, then you can still be charged.

That is where this topic becomes much more serious than a simple yes or no.
Some people say they feel more in control barefoot than they do in thongs, slides or other loose shoes.

Others believe bare feet can slip off pedals, especially if they are wet, sandy, tired or not placed properly. Either way, the issue is not comfort. The issue is control, reaction time and safety in a moment where every second matters.

It is also worth thinking beyond the law and considering the reality of a crash. In a collision, your feet can be thrown hard into pedals, footwells, broken plastic, metal and shattered glass.

Without protective footwear, the injuries to your feet could be severe. Cuts, crush injuries, burns and long-term damage are not things most people think about when they kick their shoes off before driving, but they should.

So while barefoot driving may not automatically be illegal, it is not risk-free. The better question is not, "Can I do it?" The better question is, "Why would I take the chance?"
Safe driving starts before you even put the key in the ignition. What is on your feet matters more than many people think.

What do you think? Should barefoot driving stay legal, or do you think it creates too much risk? Add your thoughts in the comments below. 👇

Hannah’s Blue Butterflies Road Safety Awareness Inc.

01/07/2026

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Driving a manual transmission may do more than provide a more engaging driving experience. New research from Japan suggests operating a stick shift activates key areas of the brain responsible for memory, attention, and decision-making more than driving an automatic.

The findings come from Professor Ryuta Kawashima of Tohoku University’s Institute of Development, Aging, and Cancer, according to Japanese outlet Best Car Web. Known for developing the science behind Nintendo’s popular Brain Age games, Kawashima found that the sequence of actions required to drive a manual transmission stimulates the brain’s prefrontal cortex, a region linked to higher cognitive functions.

Researchers found that coordinating clutch operation, gear selection, throttle control, and monitoring traffic requires drivers to continuously process multiple tasks at once. This constant mental engagement keeps the prefrontal cortex active, potentially providing a form of everyday cognitive exercise.