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South Australian School Zone Speed Limits

South Australia is updating school zone rules from 29 September 2025. Drivers must still follow the 25 km/h rule when children are present, lights flash, or crossing flags are raised. On top of this, certain major roads near schools will have a 40 km/h limit during 8–9:30 am and 2–4 pm on school days. This dual system will roll out to about 150 schools statewide by the end of 2026.

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Driving Test /Licencing

Helping Someone Learn to Drive: A Guide for Senior Supervisors

A practical guide for senior family members or migrant drivers supervising learners. Learn how to train effectively, choose the right car, avoid common mistakes, and support road safety in South Australia.

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Driving Road Rules

Common Mistakes Among Senior Drivers: Observations from the Road

Senior drivers over 60, especially recent migrants, often face challenges like poor merging, slow speeds, and unclear lane positioning. This article explores the reasons behind these mistakes and offers practical solutions.

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Driving

When Safety Matters: Understanding Older Driver Incidents in South Australia

Recent news in South Australia has spotlighted older driver accidents. This article explores how families and communities can support senior drivers with self-assessments, safer cars, and road rule refreshers—without blame.

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Driving Test /Licencing

Clarifying Long-Term Chinese Driver Licences: Letter Submitted to Service SA

To improve the licence conversion process for Chinese-speaking senior drivers in South Australia, our association has submitted a formal letter to Service SA. The letter explains the legal basis of long-term or “lifetime” driver licences issued in China under Order No. 162, effective 1 April 2022. This initiative seeks to reduce unfair barriers faced by senior migrants during overseas licence recognition.

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Driving Test /Licencing

How to Convert Your Overseas Driver’s Licence in South Australia

New to South Australia? This guide explains how to convert your overseas driver’s licence step by step—covering translations, myLs, Service SA, and the English-only VORT test.

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Driving Test /Licencing

Are You Fit to Drive? South Australia’s Self-Assessment for Senior Drivers

Senior drivers in South Australia can now complete a free online self-assessment to check their fitness to drive. This government tool helps older drivers and their families make informed, responsible decisions about safe driving.

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Driving

Why Some Senior Drivers Drift Left in the Lane — And What to Do About It

Some older drivers in South Australia tend to drift left while driving, especially after years of driving overseas. This article explores the physical, perceptual, and environmental reasons behind this behaviour — and what families, instructors, and the drivers themselves can do to stay centred and safe.

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Driving Test /Licencing

Learning to Drive Later in Life: A Shared Journey for Migrant Families

— Supporting Confidence, Safety and Dignity for Older CALD Drivers Why This Matters to Families In many migrant households, especially those from non-English speaking backgrounds (CALD), life decisions — including driving — are not made alone. Seniors live within multi-generational households, where safety, independence, and identity often overlap. When an older adult restarts their driving […]

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Road Rules

Understanding Dynamic Blind Spots: How Sunlight and Road Angles Affect Drivers

Dynamic blind spots can appear unexpectedly — especially when turning into intersections with strong sunlight or angled roads. Learn how to identify and respond to these hidden hazards, particularly for senior drivers.