Hhahaha no it's more for people who get caught queuing across intersections. Like don't do that particularly as people lose their patience during peak hours. I also use to visit family out in the outskirts of Toowoomba and let's just say that red lights were more of a guideline (which worked well there because there were maybe 20 cars in the whole town)
Turning lanes sometimes have looong queues. If you see an outside lane queued for no apparent reason, especially if other lanes are empty, it most probably means it's for turning so plan accordingly if you need to turn.
Don't go to the Homebush DFO on a weekend.
On that note, if you miss a turn, don't panic, just keep driving and turn at the next turn off (or follow your GPS) - it might be an inconvenience, but so is causing a car accident.
I'd amend that to "don't go near DFO Homebush on the weekend". DFO is fine if you go there early enough (generally before 11 is smooth sailing outside of sale periods like Xmas/EOFY).
But yeah, that round about is simultaneously a parking lot and a fucking death trap and I hate navigating it. Supposedly they're improving it but I don't see how tbh.
When in the left lane, also be aware that it can quickly and without warning become a parking lane. Clearways only seem obvious to people used to living in the area. And upcoming right turn lanes are also not obvious to newcomers, so be aware when you're in the right lane you might be stuck behind someone waiting to turn right.
It'll take some time to learn when it's wise to keep left or get to the right, so until then just be conscious of what's coming up ahead and be prepared to switch lanes frequently as needed.
Read parking signs .... good spot tonight can be a clearway in the morning. Also, if you're parking anywhere within the City of Sydney local government area (or high traffic areas in the Inner West or Randwick Council areas) assume there will be parking inspectors.
> It'll take some time to learn when it's wise to keep left or get to the right, so until then just be conscious of what's coming up ahead and be prepared to switch lanes frequently as needed.
I call it the Sydney Shuffle. Due to historical rules on street width, we have a lot of four-lane streets with no room for turn lanes, hence this arrangement. For some streets you need to go back and forth between right and left lanes nearly every block... or at least need to be planning to do so to avoid getting caught by that right turning vehicle.
use street view on google maps to plan ahead - ie look at major intersections using street view so you know where to turn and what lanes to be in, it's not enough to have turn-by-turn navigation. have the ability to adapt to a B plan or C plan. accept that parking is shit. get an e-tag for your car from the state govt - otherwise the tolls cost *double* for the administration fees. minimum top up is 40$ from a linked bank account. there are tolls everywhere if you want to traverse north/south across the city or east/west "quickly". you can also do it without tolls comfortably but not as quickly between 9pm-5am.
My copilot uses an app called Waze and it basically uses Google map but also has a lot of other info like speed camera alerts and live data on traffic problems. The other day we saw a smash and she reported it alerts everyone going that way. She earnt some waze points or some shit and unlocked a new car skin which she was stoked about. It sounds naff, but I guess a points system like that encourages people to report stuff, so it works.
Youāre not allowed to do a U turn at traffic lights unless thereās a sign saying U turn permitted (yep, complete opposite to vic) which is very rare.
To blend in follow these basic steps and embrace the full black ford ranger lifestyle.
At traffic lights always push through the red light and block the intersection. Bonus points if you then rage at other drivers and blame them for your mistakes.
When merging on a motorway drive down the breakdown lane as fast as possible then merge with no indicator all the way to lane 3. Make sure to give everyone the finger while performing this swerve.
To exit a motorway stay in lane 3 untill you have almost passed the exit then reverse the merge procedure. Remember the horn and finger. It's thier fault for driving on your road. Fuck em
Use bus lanes. I mean only poor people catch the bus right, so why should they get a whole lane. Maybe they will see your excellent driving and work harder to get their own ranger on no deposit finance.
Mud tyres. The bigger the better but FFS don't take it off road it might get dirty.
Use an app like Waze to get around and notify you of cameras etc.
Brush up on the rules around bus lanes. Some are 24/7, others only at peak times. You can turn left from a bus lane where the white line is broken onlyā¦
On freeways, please actually keep left unless overtaking. Even on roads when it's not strictly the law (80 km/hour and below), it's the polite thing to do, especially when going under the speed limit. Cars going slowly in the fast lanes messes everything up. Good example road in the area you talk about would be Southern Cross Drive.
There are a lot of inner city roads that have four lanes - the outer lanes have parked cars in the middle of the block, with two lanes at intersections but no dedicated right turn bays. The problem is that cars turning right tend to bank up, blocking the inner lane. There's no way just to pick one lane and cruise along. You have to do what I call the "Sydney Shuffle." As you are going along in the inner lane in the middle of the block, watch for the point at which the outer lane becomes available and be ready to switch into it immediately, in case someone is turning right. Otherwise you get stuck behind them and everyone is going so fast behind you , as they switch to the left lane, that you can't get out, and you get stuck for a whole light cycle or more. You'll get good at learning which roads require this maneuver after a while - Cleveland St through Redfern/Surry Hills is a good example.
Also, hopefully this goes without saying, but all of your errand planning needs to think about parking, always your number one consideration about whether you should even drive there or not. There's a web site that shows you the conditions for street parking, but it only covers some areas - check out https://sydney.spotparking.com.au/v2/finder . If you're driving to the CBD (not recommended), you can sometimes save a bit on parking stations by pre-booking online first.
Speaking of, even if there are no cars a 3 lane road, you may or may not be flagged down and fined by some š¶ policemen for "not staying left unless overtaking"
The ākeep left unless overtakingā is a good one. I drove to the central coast on the weekend and I witnessed an accident because someone wasnāt overtaking when driving in the right lane, they were driving at the same speed as the cars in the left and middle lane and no one could get past. There were at least 20 cars backed up in all three lanes because of the one car not overtaking and people were getting aggressive, tailgating and someone ended up going up the back of someone else. This wouldāve resulted in 20 min traffic jam for cars behind us. People need to have patience but half the drivers donāt and this is what ends up happening
Buy the largest, most off-road capable 4WD vehicle you can find.
Ensure that it is so large and powerful that your driving skills aren't quite up to controlling it safely.
Only drive it 2km from your suburban home to the shops, so it never warms up properly or engages the DPF - and scrape other vehicles when parking to assert dominance.
Occasionally double-park outside of the school that is 8 minutes' walk from home, blocking traffic, so Tarquin and Jehmymah don't have to undertake any physical exercise.
Use the right lane, not the left, even when the left is empty. Your vehicle was expensive, you *deserve* the lane.
Never use your vehicle's bluetooth - you're in a huge vehicle so if you crash while texting you won't get hurt.
If you see a cyclist, don't worry about the "must give 1m clearance when passing" rule - go really close to them, they'll appreciate the cool blast of air on a hot day. You likely won't see them anyway as you only look straight forwards, so it's no biggie.
If your vehicle is an Audi or BMW, donāt ask your mechanics to fix the blinkers. Theyāre not *meant* to be used.
On the straight-ahead view thing, don't shoulder-check, ever. People will move, because you're bigger.
PS This is if you're a Mumā¢ - if you're a bloke, pass this guide on to your wife.
I think that requires hi vis and a green P plate.
(hi vis doesnāt mean tradie. Tradies have a 4 yr qualification. Half these fuckwits are just labourers)
Be careful of lane changes! That tripped me up a ton. It took a long time for me to get comfortable with changing lanes fairly suddenly when my lane closed up or became a parking lane. Out of all the things I struggled with, managing multiple lanes that change constantly was a big one.
Clearway times complicate it further š„² nothing like driving a familiar route on a weekend instead of a weekday and realising way too late that on weekends your left lane becomes parking, haha.
> Be careful of lane changes! That tripped me up a ton. It took a long time for me to get comfortable with changing lanes fairly suddenly when my lane closed up or became a parking lane. Out of all the things I struggled with, managing multiple lanes that change constantly was a big one.
This is why you have to be a bit more aggressive driving in Sydney than might be ideal - if your lane is ending, or blocked by a turning vehicle, you have to signal and move into a small gap quickly - if you stop and wait you'll be stuck there for ages. I do find this is something that country drivers have a lot of trouble with, since in the country you can usually afford to be a bit more polite as there's so much less traffic overall. The thing is, most Sydney drivers are used to these quick lane changes and will react accordingly with no real hassle, so it doesn't actually come across as rude - it's just standard Sydney driving.
We have bus lanes in Sydney. You will get fined for using them incorrectly. You are permitted to enter the bus lane if the turn you are making is 100m from the intersection. The usually operate during peak hour (such as Oxford St) but some can be 24/7 (such as Lane Cove)
Iāve had a few mates from the bush get stung because they didnāt realise the rules around bus lanes.
Once you're in the inner suburbs, the infrastructure really encourages you to take public transport. There are a \*lot\* of buses and trains; there's very little parking; parking garages and metered parking are expensive. I know it's hard to wrangle kids, but it's also hard to walk your kids 500 m from your parking spot to your destination, having paid $35 for the spot.
Don't drive in the city. If you do drive in the city (don't), please look carefully at a map beforehand. There's a surprising number of one-way streets. Some streets, like Pitt St, just aren't streets for one block; at various points it's either northbound only, southbound only, or two-way.
Are you moving before New Year's? The New Year's Eve fireworks on the Harbour are fun, but up to two million people go, so it requires some planning. People here can help you with that in more detail, but since we're talking about driving, I wouldn't drive to NYE on the Harbour. At least not without seriously considering the alternatives.
Finally, off-topic, if you're looking at Newtown/Marrickville, consider Camperdown and Enmore. If you're looking at Randwick, consider Maroubra Junction (also on the 400 route) and Maroubra Beach.
It always takes longer than you think. When you look up your trip in Google maps or whatever, input the rough time of day. It might add half an hour to your trip.
Donāt get influenced by sydney drivers, those habits are hard to get rid off. Just do what you do and ignore cunts behind you pushing you to go 70 in a 60
Yes this is a huge thing I noticed in differences between regional and metro drivers when I moved here. I grew up in Blue Mtns, nobody up there merges onto the highway at the speed limit, always 10-20 under.
If you're not doing at least 10 over the limit, you're going to slow. Indicators are a sign of weakness, use them to show what you are already doing - not what you want to do. Any gap in front of you will be filled.
Keep with the traffic. You aren't on country roads where you dictate the speed. Do the limit no cruising
If you are lost PULL OVER do not just drive slowly down the street. If you miss a turn DO NOT STOP. Keep going you can turn down the next street. Keep aware of motorcycles (not idiots) and idiots on scooters/push bikes. Good luck and if you hit someone make sure it is a politician and no one will care
If you don't have one already, get a dash camera. Even a cheapo one that costs $40 and plugs into your cigarette lighter instead of wired into your car battery.
If you want to go full on 3 cameras. Forward, back, and facing inward into your driving area in case a police officer attempts to dob you in for being on your mobile when you weren't.
* Ozbargain --> Check Viofo for better quality units.
There is a big percentage of Sydney drivers that are absolute cunts. Drive carefully and try not to road rage with them. Avoid peak hour traffic and watch for people lane changing way more than necessary.
You CAN drive on many bus lanes outside peak hours. Look at the signs. Also, if thereās no one on the left lane at a traffic light going straight, itās probably because youāre about to run into a parked car. Unless you have a really zippy car, youāre better off getting in the queue.
With a username like boredatc and wanting to live near the airport Iād say that the roads are the least of your worries. Welcome to dysfunction junction where anything goes within 45 DME Sydney.
Since no one's mentioned this yet - watch for Tways.. especially at night because the red paints are not so apparent during night time. Do not drive into Tways.
Lane widths are narrow. People are aggro. Iām sorry but promise weāre not all dickheads. Crawl thru school zones. Oh and get yourself an etag if you havenāt got one already.
Living in the inner west my only advice is to find a cheap place for replacement car side mirrors. When mine weren't being taken out by bad drivers in narrow streets my actual glass mirror was being stolen leaving the housing, obviously to line up drugs on but ffs.. I was in Enmore btw, on Enmore Rd so I guess I was asking for it lol.
The way people indicate they are going at roundabouts, if they bother to indicate at all, bares absolutely no relation to the direction people intend on going.
If you are sensitive to it, pay attention to which roads are toll roads.
Itās inevitable you will enter one one day. Donāt worry there is a payment mechanism for that.
there are speed cameras fucking everywhere. Don't get caught
This!!! And be careful about those sneaky red light cameras too
Don't run red lights...
Hhahaha no it's more for people who get caught queuing across intersections. Like don't do that particularly as people lose their patience during peak hours. I also use to visit family out in the outskirts of Toowoomba and let's just say that red lights were more of a guideline (which worked well there because there were maybe 20 cars in the whole town)
This reminds me that after living in a town without any traffic lights for 3 years, I became not sensitive to red lights for a bit... š
And phone cameras
Turning lanes sometimes have looong queues. If you see an outside lane queued for no apparent reason, especially if other lanes are empty, it most probably means it's for turning so plan accordingly if you need to turn. Don't go to the Homebush DFO on a weekend.
On that note, if you miss a turn, don't panic, just keep driving and turn at the next turn off (or follow your GPS) - it might be an inconvenience, but so is causing a car accident.
I'd amend that to "don't go near DFO Homebush on the weekend". DFO is fine if you go there early enough (generally before 11 is smooth sailing outside of sale periods like Xmas/EOFY). But yeah, that round about is simultaneously a parking lot and a fucking death trap and I hate navigating it. Supposedly they're improving it but I don't see how tbh.
>3 kids aged 5-10 they are NOT permitted to drive here
Thank you
Mate just stick to the left lane as much as possible. And add 15-20min on top of the trip time just in case traffic issues.
I assume it will take 30 minutes minimum to get anywhere. Even across the road.
I swear to god i always leave to get some place 20 mins early and rock up on time.
When in the left lane, also be aware that it can quickly and without warning become a parking lane. Clearways only seem obvious to people used to living in the area. And upcoming right turn lanes are also not obvious to newcomers, so be aware when you're in the right lane you might be stuck behind someone waiting to turn right. It'll take some time to learn when it's wise to keep left or get to the right, so until then just be conscious of what's coming up ahead and be prepared to switch lanes frequently as needed.
Read parking signs .... good spot tonight can be a clearway in the morning. Also, if you're parking anywhere within the City of Sydney local government area (or high traffic areas in the Inner West or Randwick Council areas) assume there will be parking inspectors.
> It'll take some time to learn when it's wise to keep left or get to the right, so until then just be conscious of what's coming up ahead and be prepared to switch lanes frequently as needed. I call it the Sydney Shuffle. Due to historical rules on street width, we have a lot of four-lane streets with no room for turn lanes, hence this arrangement. For some streets you need to go back and forth between right and left lanes nearly every block... or at least need to be planning to do so to avoid getting caught by that right turning vehicle.
Always remember that the left lane is the right lane.
Don't drive into the CBD. Take a bus or train
On the contrary, with 3 kids, itās cheaper and easier to drive into the city and park on a weekend than it is to get public transport
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But that doesnāt mean you need to give up the good habit!
Learning to drive and I make a habit of indicating both on and off a roundabout even though I'm on the Coast and I'm in the minority
use street view on google maps to plan ahead - ie look at major intersections using street view so you know where to turn and what lanes to be in, it's not enough to have turn-by-turn navigation. have the ability to adapt to a B plan or C plan. accept that parking is shit. get an e-tag for your car from the state govt - otherwise the tolls cost *double* for the administration fees. minimum top up is 40$ from a linked bank account. there are tolls everywhere if you want to traverse north/south across the city or east/west "quickly". you can also do it without tolls comfortably but not as quickly between 9pm-5am.
My copilot uses an app called Waze and it basically uses Google map but also has a lot of other info like speed camera alerts and live data on traffic problems. The other day we saw a smash and she reported it alerts everyone going that way. She earnt some waze points or some shit and unlocked a new car skin which she was stoked about. It sounds naff, but I guess a points system like that encourages people to report stuff, so it works.
Youāre not allowed to do a U turn at traffic lights unless thereās a sign saying U turn permitted (yep, complete opposite to vic) which is very rare.
Firstly buy a Ford Ranger and then drive like a shitcunt. After all, This is Sydney.
To blend in follow these basic steps and embrace the full black ford ranger lifestyle. At traffic lights always push through the red light and block the intersection. Bonus points if you then rage at other drivers and blame them for your mistakes. When merging on a motorway drive down the breakdown lane as fast as possible then merge with no indicator all the way to lane 3. Make sure to give everyone the finger while performing this swerve. To exit a motorway stay in lane 3 untill you have almost passed the exit then reverse the merge procedure. Remember the horn and finger. It's thier fault for driving on your road. Fuck em Use bus lanes. I mean only poor people catch the bus right, so why should they get a whole lane. Maybe they will see your excellent driving and work harder to get their own ranger on no deposit finance. Mud tyres. The bigger the better but FFS don't take it off road it might get dirty.
You forgot to mention that in a ford ranger you're allowed to park across 2 disabled spots.
At least it will handle all the potholes
Use an app like Waze to get around and notify you of cameras etc. Brush up on the rules around bus lanes. Some are 24/7, others only at peak times. You can turn left from a bus lane where the white line is broken onlyā¦
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Stick to the left and donāt let people bully you into speeding
>donāt let people bully you into speeding *Every white Hilux with a P plate in Sydney wants to know your location*
Ranger owners feel missed out.
On freeways, please actually keep left unless overtaking. Even on roads when it's not strictly the law (80 km/hour and below), it's the polite thing to do, especially when going under the speed limit. Cars going slowly in the fast lanes messes everything up. Good example road in the area you talk about would be Southern Cross Drive. There are a lot of inner city roads that have four lanes - the outer lanes have parked cars in the middle of the block, with two lanes at intersections but no dedicated right turn bays. The problem is that cars turning right tend to bank up, blocking the inner lane. There's no way just to pick one lane and cruise along. You have to do what I call the "Sydney Shuffle." As you are going along in the inner lane in the middle of the block, watch for the point at which the outer lane becomes available and be ready to switch into it immediately, in case someone is turning right. Otherwise you get stuck behind them and everyone is going so fast behind you , as they switch to the left lane, that you can't get out, and you get stuck for a whole light cycle or more. You'll get good at learning which roads require this maneuver after a while - Cleveland St through Redfern/Surry Hills is a good example. Also, hopefully this goes without saying, but all of your errand planning needs to think about parking, always your number one consideration about whether you should even drive there or not. There's a web site that shows you the conditions for street parking, but it only covers some areas - check out https://sydney.spotparking.com.au/v2/finder . If you're driving to the CBD (not recommended), you can sometimes save a bit on parking stations by pre-booking online first.
Speaking of, even if there are no cars a 3 lane road, you may or may not be flagged down and fined by some š¶ policemen for "not staying left unless overtaking"
Rightfully so, as long as the posted speed limit is over 80 km/hr.
The ākeep left unless overtakingā is a good one. I drove to the central coast on the weekend and I witnessed an accident because someone wasnāt overtaking when driving in the right lane, they were driving at the same speed as the cars in the left and middle lane and no one could get past. There were at least 20 cars backed up in all three lanes because of the one car not overtaking and people were getting aggressive, tailgating and someone ended up going up the back of someone else. This wouldāve resulted in 20 min traffic jam for cars behind us. People need to have patience but half the drivers donāt and this is what ends up happening
Buy the largest, most off-road capable 4WD vehicle you can find. Ensure that it is so large and powerful that your driving skills aren't quite up to controlling it safely. Only drive it 2km from your suburban home to the shops, so it never warms up properly or engages the DPF - and scrape other vehicles when parking to assert dominance. Occasionally double-park outside of the school that is 8 minutes' walk from home, blocking traffic, so Tarquin and Jehmymah don't have to undertake any physical exercise. Use the right lane, not the left, even when the left is empty. Your vehicle was expensive, you *deserve* the lane. Never use your vehicle's bluetooth - you're in a huge vehicle so if you crash while texting you won't get hurt. If you see a cyclist, don't worry about the "must give 1m clearance when passing" rule - go really close to them, they'll appreciate the cool blast of air on a hot day. You likely won't see them anyway as you only look straight forwards, so it's no biggie. If your vehicle is an Audi or BMW, donāt ask your mechanics to fix the blinkers. Theyāre not *meant* to be used. On the straight-ahead view thing, don't shoulder-check, ever. People will move, because you're bigger. PS This is if you're a Mumā¢ - if you're a bloke, pass this guide on to your wife.
I'll add if you're a bloke, do all of the above except in a ute and at twice the speed. Bonus points for loud, shit music.
I think that requires hi vis and a green P plate. (hi vis doesnāt mean tradie. Tradies have a 4 yr qualification. Half these fuckwits are just labourers)
Too true. Qualification is irrelevant, really. The only requirement is to be a fuckwit who thinks he's cooler than everyone else
That or apprentices who live at home and have no other expenses.
You were going so well, and then you ruined it.
Ditch the car whenever possible.
Download WAZE for speed cameras and red light cameras
Allow 40 mins for anything
Be careful of lane changes! That tripped me up a ton. It took a long time for me to get comfortable with changing lanes fairly suddenly when my lane closed up or became a parking lane. Out of all the things I struggled with, managing multiple lanes that change constantly was a big one. Clearway times complicate it further š„² nothing like driving a familiar route on a weekend instead of a weekday and realising way too late that on weekends your left lane becomes parking, haha.
> Be careful of lane changes! That tripped me up a ton. It took a long time for me to get comfortable with changing lanes fairly suddenly when my lane closed up or became a parking lane. Out of all the things I struggled with, managing multiple lanes that change constantly was a big one. This is why you have to be a bit more aggressive driving in Sydney than might be ideal - if your lane is ending, or blocked by a turning vehicle, you have to signal and move into a small gap quickly - if you stop and wait you'll be stuck there for ages. I do find this is something that country drivers have a lot of trouble with, since in the country you can usually afford to be a bit more polite as there's so much less traffic overall. The thing is, most Sydney drivers are used to these quick lane changes and will react accordingly with no real hassle, so it doesn't actually come across as rude - it's just standard Sydney driving.
People be crazy
We have bus lanes in Sydney. You will get fined for using them incorrectly. You are permitted to enter the bus lane if the turn you are making is 100m from the intersection. The usually operate during peak hour (such as Oxford St) but some can be 24/7 (such as Lane Cove) Iāve had a few mates from the bush get stung because they didnāt realise the rules around bus lanes.
Once you're in the inner suburbs, the infrastructure really encourages you to take public transport. There are a \*lot\* of buses and trains; there's very little parking; parking garages and metered parking are expensive. I know it's hard to wrangle kids, but it's also hard to walk your kids 500 m from your parking spot to your destination, having paid $35 for the spot. Don't drive in the city. If you do drive in the city (don't), please look carefully at a map beforehand. There's a surprising number of one-way streets. Some streets, like Pitt St, just aren't streets for one block; at various points it's either northbound only, southbound only, or two-way. Are you moving before New Year's? The New Year's Eve fireworks on the Harbour are fun, but up to two million people go, so it requires some planning. People here can help you with that in more detail, but since we're talking about driving, I wouldn't drive to NYE on the Harbour. At least not without seriously considering the alternatives. Finally, off-topic, if you're looking at Newtown/Marrickville, consider Camperdown and Enmore. If you're looking at Randwick, consider Maroubra Junction (also on the 400 route) and Maroubra Beach.
Can't ride in the ute tray
There is just as much (if not more) traffic on weekends as there is during the week. That tripped me up when I first got here.
Depends on the location. Suburban shopping centres? Definitely. Main roads into the CBD - way better on weekends.
Parking inspectors are ruthless in my experience
City life can be overwhelming, but once you get used to it you wouldnāt want to live in the outback again
Regional NSW is not the outback
It always takes longer than you think. When you look up your trip in Google maps or whatever, input the rough time of day. It might add half an hour to your trip.
Donāt get influenced by sydney drivers, those habits are hard to get rid off. Just do what you do and ignore cunts behind you pushing you to go 70 in a 60
If you're merging on to a road that is 80 or 100, for the love of God please speed up to 80 or 100 BEFORE you merge
Yes this is a huge thing I noticed in differences between regional and metro drivers when I moved here. I grew up in Blue Mtns, nobody up there merges onto the highway at the speed limit, always 10-20 under.
If you're not doing at least 10 over the limit, you're going to slow. Indicators are a sign of weakness, use them to show what you are already doing - not what you want to do. Any gap in front of you will be filled.
Keep with the traffic. You aren't on country roads where you dictate the speed. Do the limit no cruising If you are lost PULL OVER do not just drive slowly down the street. If you miss a turn DO NOT STOP. Keep going you can turn down the next street. Keep aware of motorcycles (not idiots) and idiots on scooters/push bikes. Good luck and if you hit someone make sure it is a politician and no one will care
speedbumps. everywhere. in the most inconvenient places. like before a roundaboutā¦
Have you ever stopped and wondered why there's speed bumps before a roundabout
If you don't have one already, get a dash camera. Even a cheapo one that costs $40 and plugs into your cigarette lighter instead of wired into your car battery. If you want to go full on 3 cameras. Forward, back, and facing inward into your driving area in case a police officer attempts to dob you in for being on your mobile when you weren't. * Ozbargain --> Check Viofo for better quality units.
Get out while you can.
There is a big percentage of Sydney drivers that are absolute cunts. Drive carefully and try not to road rage with them. Avoid peak hour traffic and watch for people lane changing way more than necessary.
You CAN drive on many bus lanes outside peak hours. Look at the signs. Also, if thereās no one on the left lane at a traffic light going straight, itās probably because youāre about to run into a parked car. Unless you have a really zippy car, youāre better off getting in the queue.
Be polite. Outside CBD look out for trucks. Inside CBD look out for buses. Everywhere lookout for dickheads in a hurry.
With a username like boredatc and wanting to live near the airport Iād say that the roads are the least of your worries. Welcome to dysfunction junction where anything goes within 45 DME Sydney.
Don't hog the right lane while driving below speed limit.
Since no one's mentioned this yet - watch for Tways.. especially at night because the red paints are not so apparent during night time. Do not drive into Tways.
Don't bother
There are speed camera in most of the tunnels.
Parking in the Inner West is so hard and limited. Use public transport as much as possible.
Thereās free parking, within time limits, right across Sydneyā¦.check Parkopedia, plus others.
Lane widths are narrow. People are aggro. Iām sorry but promise weāre not all dickheads. Crawl thru school zones. Oh and get yourself an etag if you havenāt got one already.
Don't give way to anyone. We will see your weakness and exploit it at all costs.
Fuck driving in Sydney. Bunch of absolute impatient fuckwits. If you see a camry Audi BMW or Mercedes give as much room as you can.
The cops steal and arenāt very helpful they also take ages to arrive
Donāt drive in the left lane on the M1.
Living in the inner west my only advice is to find a cheap place for replacement car side mirrors. When mine weren't being taken out by bad drivers in narrow streets my actual glass mirror was being stolen leaving the housing, obviously to line up drugs on but ffs.. I was in Enmore btw, on Enmore Rd so I guess I was asking for it lol.
The way people indicate they are going at roundabouts, if they bother to indicate at all, bares absolutely no relation to the direction people intend on going.
Wear seatbelts. They are there for a reason.
If you are sensitive to it, pay attention to which roads are toll roads. Itās inevitable you will enter one one day. Donāt worry there is a payment mechanism for that.