driver-qualification-handbook-english

1The main risks seem to be:• Travelling too closely behind other vehicles.• Driving too fast for the conditions.• Not looking far enough ahead when driving.• Failing to choose large enough gaps when making turns, crossing intersectionsor overtaking.Of course, alcohol and fatigue are also major contributors to crashes in NSW.Avoiding crashesIf you know the types of crashes and situations that increase risk for new fulllicence drivers you can develop skills to help avoid them. This handbook willhelp.Key points summary: Crash types• With increasing experience drivers have fewer single vehicle, run-off the roadcrashes but more rear-end crashes• Experienced drivers may travel too close behind other vehicles and travel toofast for the conditions.14Driver qualification handbook