When i riding in metropolitan area, i would be extra careful to watch out the cars bearing plates of L, P, HC (hire cars including No birds, eurocar etc...) and also be aware of drivers from other states (recognize them from the number plates).
I haven't been to many places but only Perth (been living there for 3 years) Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Sydney definately wins the "Maddest traffic and worst road infrastructure Prize". The road in Sydney is winding and narrow, so the drivers from other states may not used to it and that's why they make mistakes.
Hope 09 is a safe year for all road users and in the Year of Ox everything will get better soon.
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Great to hear you're OK, Fred..... take it easy out there !!
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