driving

Why is using your phone while driving a bad combination?
Using your phone while driving is not only illegal, it's highly dangerous. Here we take a look at a few reasons as to why this is.

SmartDriver update!
Get faster savings on your premiums with SmartDriver. We've updated the app, complete only 150km of driving over multiple trips and you’ll receive your SmartDriver score. The higher the score, the more you can save on your car premiums.

Avoiding road rage while driving
Road rage can vary from life-threatening acts, which – though uncommon – do happen, as well as taking the form of an angry word, gesture or honk on the horn. We’ve probably all done one of these actions, but they...

Smarter driving this summer
We've all experienced the chaos of a summer holiday jam, with everyone trying to get out of town. With accidents being common at this time of year, we've put together some suggestions for safe summer driving.

How to plan for a long car journey
New Zealand has some pretty impressive scenery, and taking a long distance car journey is a really good chance to enjoy some of it. Here are some tips to help you prepare for any long car journeys you might be...

Seatbelt and car seat safety
Wearing seatbelts and having child seats available for younger travellers is essential for the safety of everyone in your car. Find out the rules here.

Maintain a proper driving position
Are you sitting up straight? The way you sit in your car can affect how comfortable you are at the end of a long car journey.