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Laws change often so make sure you have the most recent handbook or obtain more information from Road Rules 2014. Both publications are available on the Roads and Maritime Services website at [rms.nsw.gov.au](rms.nsw.gov.au)  \n[This handbook is also available on our website in: Arabic](This handbook is also available on our website in: Arabic), Chinese, Croatian, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese.  \nOTHER ROADS & MARITIME PUBLICATIONS  \n• Getting your Driver Licence  \n• A guide to the Driving Test  \n• Hazard Perception Handbook  \n• Driver Qualification Handbook  \n• A Guide for Older Drivers  \n• Heavy Vehicle Drivers’ Handbook  \n• Motorcycle Riders’ Handbook  \n• Braking Habits  \nRoad Users’ Handbook 1  \nIntroduction  \nWhether you are a new or an experienced driver, the Road Users’ Handbook provides practical information on NSW road rules as well as road safety, low risk driving, vehicle registration and penalties for driving offences. The road rules area framework for the safe and efficient movement of traffic on NSW roads. This updated handbook is essential reading for anyone learning to drive, or upgrading a licence. It is also a good way for experienced drivers to keep up to date with changes to road rules and is informative for interstate or overseas visitors who want to drive.  \nIt is well known that young drivers are at higher risk of being involved  \nin a crash. In fact, crash data shows that drivers aged 17 to 20 years are twice as likely to be involved in fatal and injury crashes. In response to this issue, Roads & Maritime launched a new licensing scheme called the Graduated Licensing Scheme (GLS). It was introduced on 1 July 2000 and is a key component of Road Safety 2010, the NSW Government’s framework to reduce the road toll.  \nThe GLS aims to help new drivers gain more experience and become skilled and safer drivers by spreading the learning process over a minimum of three years.  \nFor some people, this handbook represents the first step towards gaining a full driver licence. Studying the Road Users’ Handbook will help you pass the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) and gain a learner licence. While the handbook tells you all you need to know to pass the test, it also contains some valuable road safety advice and low risk driving techniques that are useful to all drivers.  \nRemember, safe road use is a responsibility we all share – whether as drivers, motorcyclists, bicycle riders, pedestrians or even passengers.  \n2 Road Users’ Handbook  \nContents  \n1. HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK ............................. 8  \nSection 2: Licences ................................................ 8  \nSection 3: Road safety ..............................................9  \nSection 4: Safe driving.............................................. 9  \nSection 5: General road rules ....................................... 10  \nSection 6: Vehicle registration ...................................... 10  \nSection 7: Penalties ............................................... 10  \n2. LICENCES .................................................11  \nObligations of licence holders ...................................... 11  \nBribing people is against the law .................................... 12  \nThe licensing system ..............................................12  \nThe Graduated Licensing Scheme ................................... 14  \nDriver Knowledge Test (DKT) ..................................... 16  \nLicence types ....................................................20  \n– Learner Licence ................................................20  \n– Provisional P1 licences ..........................................22  \n– Provisional P2 licences ..........................................24  \n– Full (Unrestricted) licence ........................................25  \nLicence classes..................................","cbCaiekL6Tk97s54","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiekL6Tk97s54","pdf",6695772,192,"English","# How to use this handbook\n## Licences\n## Road safety\n## Safe driving\n## General road rules\n## Vehicle registration\n## Penalties\n# Licences\n## Obligations of licence holders\n## The licensing system\n## The Graduated Licensing Scheme\n## Driver Knowledge Test (DKT)\n## Licence types\n## Licence classes\n## Drivers from interstate\n## Drivers holding an overseas licence\n## Disabled drivers\n## Drivers with medical conditions\n## Driving and dementia\n## Drivers aged 75 or over\n## Organ donation\n# Road safety\n## Making our roads safer for everyone\n## Speeding\n## Safe driving during severe weather events\n## Alcohol, drugs, medicines and driving\n## Fatigue\n## Roadside rest areas\n## Occupant safety\n## Seatbelts and child restraints\n## Passenger safety\n## Sharing the road","[{\"question\":\"Who is the Road Users’ Handbook for?\",\"answer\":\"It supports both new and experienced drivers by providing practical information on NSW road rules and road safety. 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