The Art of Confident Driving

Stupid Driving Habits: Indicating! With Sonia and Liz

Episode 101. Indicating Incorrectly! Why do so many drivers act like indicators are an optional extra? In this episode of The Art of Confident Driving, Liz and Sonia have

Episode 100. The Questions Learner Drivers Ask!

Episode 100. Questions Learner Drivers ask. We’ve officially hit EPISODE 100 of The Art of Confident Driving! To celebrate, Liz and her daughter jump into the car togethe

The Expert Interviews: Russell White; Road Safety Guru

Episode 99. Russell White, Australia’s Road safety expert joins Liz in this episode, to highlight the mistakes many drivers make, the influences that contribute to the ro

The Expert Interviews: Anxious Drivers with Dr. Amanda Stephens

Anxious drivers. Why do some drivers feel their heart race the moment they turn the key? In this episode, Liz sits down with Dr Amanda Stephens, a leading researcher in d

The Learning Journey

Episode 97. The Learning Journey. In this episode, Liz dives into the real, and sometimes very emotional side of learning to drive — the part no one warns you about. From

Stupid Driving Habits: Late Braking with Sonia and Liz

In this episode, Liz and Sonia dive into one of the most common (and secretly funniest) learner‑driver habits: leaving the braking just a bit too late. Between the two of

Petrol-Saving myths BUSTED!

Episode 96: Petrol saving myths Busted! In this episode, Liz breaks down some Petrol‑Saving Myths that drivers love to repeat, and reveals what actually works. From coast

Learner plates with Jeannie

Learner plates with Jeannie. In this special episode, Instructor Liz will talk about the requirements for L and P plates and has guest Jeannie from www.learnerhours.com.a

Keep Left, Stay Safe: The rule many drivers get wrong!

Episode 94. Keep left. This episode dives into one of the most misunderstood road rules in Australia: keeping left. Yes, the law says you must keep left on multi‑lane roa

The Expert Interviews: Dr Amanda Stephens; Dealing with aggressive driving

Episode 93. The expert interviews: Dr Amanda (Senior Research Fellow, Monash University Accident Research Centre) gave an eye-opening talk at the annual Australian Driver

Parking tips for Christmas shopping

Episode 92. Parking tips for holiday shopping. Christmas shopping, school holidays, end‑of‑year events… and absolutely nowhere to park. In this festive episode, Liz will

Stupid Driving Habits: Road signs and markings

Stupid driving habits can cost drivers; time, money or more serious consequences. In this episode, Liz takes a lighthearted look at common driving habits, why we do them,

Driving around Australia with Gav

Driving around Australia with Gav. I was thrilled to sit down with my good mate Gavin to talk about his trip around Australia – including Tasmania – and what adventures h

What should happen on your first lesson. With Sonia and Liz

What should happen on your first lesson. With Sonia and Liz Nervous about your first driving lesson? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered (and laughing). In this episode, L

Even MORE Aussie road rules you may not know!

Even MORE Aussie Road Rules You May Not Know! Think you’ve mastered the Aussie road rulebook? Think again! In this episode, Instructor Liz will dig up even more obscure,

Lesson 48. Emergency Vehicles

Listener Advisory: This episode contains brief siren sound effects. If you’re listening while driving, please be aware; there may not be an emergency vehicle near you. Bu

Test fails and how to fix them.

Failed your driving test? You aren’t the only one. You didn’t get through. Your palms were sweaty, your indicators were… occasional, and your confidence is in a crumpled

Bonus Lesson: Hook Turns with Instructor Courtenay

Bonus Lesson: Hook Turns with Courtenay Rufus from CRUDE driving. In this bonus lesson, we’re tackling one of Melbourne’s most unique driving manouvers—the hook turn. If

Tailgating: Road Rage or Rookie mistake?

Tailgating is one of the biggest complaints about other drivers! Many people do it or are victims of it. Tailgating is also one of the main causes of crashes in the world

Driving in Cyclones

Navigating through adverse weather conditions can be challenging! Cyclone Alfred put South East Queensland on high alert and left many of us feeling anxious. In this epis