Keys 2 Drive

Despite the prime minister, Anthony Albanese’s comments while in opposition in 2017 concerning the ongoing federal government support for the Keys2Drive scheme, and his adamancy that it is a very worthwhile programme and should continue to funded, he has now gone back on that promise and funding for this scheme, the only ever attempt to introduce the higher levels of the GDE matrix (those that have actually been shown to have an impact on driver safety) into Australian driver training has ceased.

Please remember Anthony Albanese’s scant disregard for the safety of our young drivers on the roads when he stands for re-election. Remember, no politician truly cares for the safety of 16 &17 year olds on our roads because they can’t vote.

Therefore, no further Keys2Drive lessons are able to take place.

SunRise and Sunset times

Rule 215 of the Australian Road Rules specifies that you must not drive a vehicle at night unless the headlights, tail lights and number plate illumination light are functioning and clearly visible. This also includes any side clearance marker lights. Night is defined in the rules as between sunset and sunrise the next day.

For those on a Learner Permit, any driving performed between sunset and sunrise counts towards your night driving hours requirements.

Whatever the actual lighting up time is it is often preferable to switch your lights on earlier and switch off later than official set and rise times.

Your lights are for your safety as well as the safety of others and ensure that you can be seen easily even if you don’t need your lights to see.