Reckon you got this whole driving thing down pat?
Got what it takes for a mishap-free journey? Take a crack at a Wheelmates Road Quest and see if you can ace the game (or spin out first).
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Your ultimate Leaver's checklist
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Your path to the open road
The Wheelmates way
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Buckle up, every time: Back seat too! -
Don't drink and drive: Ever -
Phone down, eyes up -
Reduce distractions: Save the loud music for the party, not the car -
Get a good night's sleep: There's no substitute for a full night's rest
Get their safely with the aux pumping hard
Avoiding asking your instructor?
First, stay calm. Try to get off the road safely in your vehicle, or move your vehicle to an emergency lane or the side of the road. Call 000 if there is danger or serious injury, or 131 444 if you need police assistance. You may need to arrange a tow truck and to report a traffic crash.
If you crash or break down on a main road or the freeway, call Main Roads on 138 138 for further advice.
If you need to change a flat tyre, make sure you’re well off the road and have your hazard lights on.
WA drivers can only touch a mobile phone to make, receive and terminate calls if the phone is secured in a cradle mounted to the vehicle. If the phone is not secured in a cradle, you can only receive or terminate calls without touching the phone.
It is illegal for all drivers to create, send or look at a text message, video message, email or similar – even if the phone is mounted in a cradle or can be operating without touching it. Illegal mobile phone usage can lead to penalties of up to $1,000 and four demerit points.
If you notice an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or a siren going on your side of the road you’ll need to slow down, move left (as much as possible) while indicating and leave a clear path for the emergency vehicle. If you’re at lights or an intersection, hold back until the emergency vehicle’s gone through. Don’t speed or otherwise break the law.
If there’s an emergency vehicle parked with flashing lights on your side of the road, you’ll need to slow down, move to the left (as much as possible) while indicating and pass at no more than 40km/h.
Zilch. Nada. None. Whether you’re on your L or P plates, you’re not allowed to have a single drop of alcohol in your system. The same goes for illicit drugs. Even one drink is enough to put you over the limit and result in penalties, so just don’t go there bestie.
Oh – and if you’re driving on your L plates, your supervising driver needs to stick to their usual driving blood alcohol content (BAC) limit while supervising you.
When you’re on red P plates, you’re allowed just the one passenger. Exemptions apply, but make sure you read the criteria and carry proof if you need to.
If you’re on green P plates, there’s no restriction on passengers, but take care to minimise distractions.
And if you’re on L plates, there are no passenger restrictions as long as one of your passengers is your supervising driver.
Reckon you’re ready?
Choose your own adventure and test where your driving choices take you. Will you cruise with no worries or crash out?
LESSSSSS GOThe Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.