A red 1968 Ford XT Falcon drives along a suburban street.

Learn to Drive

Turn the key in the ignition, depress the clutch and pull away from the kerb - it's time to hit the road (safely!).

Whether you're a car lover here to check out some beautiful vintage machines or a new driver coming to learn some skills, this collection of driving films, dating from the 1950s to the 1980s, will have something to rev your engines.

A driver has their hand out the window a white vintage car signalling their intention to turn right.

Signal Advice

A 1950s family hops into their FJ Holden and goes for a drive. A road safety film which highlights the need for good hand signals when driving.

A woman is driving an MG car. She has her mouth open in surprise as a collision is about to take place.

Double Cross

'Fast woman, tough guy. Mix them together and you have all the ingredients for ... a double cross'.

A young man is behind the wheel of a 70s arcade driving game called 'Speed Race' featuring a black and green screen. He's holding a bear in his hand.

Drinking.. Driving.. Surviving

Controlled driver experiments where subjects with a blood alcohol reading of 0.08 drive cars and they measure their reaction times, feature in this educational film.

A vintage Falcon and a vintage Cortina car have been involved in a rear-end accident. The drivers stand on the road arguing next to their cars. One of them is pointing his hand.

Who's To Blame? Skills of Defensive Driving Episode 1

It can be tricky to know who's at fault in an accident but this first episode of the driver training film series Skills of Defensive Driving shows some common driving faults and allocates

Two cars are driving on a three-lane road. A white Torana follows a red Cortina.

The Car Ahead: Skills Of Defensive Driving Episode 2

Don't tailgate! This film from the Skills of Defensive Driving educational series advises drivers on the precautions to be taken when following another vehicle.

A green panel van and a yellow car involved in a traffic accident on a corner.

The Car Behind: Skills Of Defensive Driving Episode 3

Classic cars such as Holden panel vans, Volkswagen Golfs, Datsuns and Holden Kingswoods feature in this lesson in the precautions to be taken when driving in front of another vehicle.

The scene of a head on collision car accident with police and ambulance on the scene and passersby looking at the vehicles.

The Head On Collision: Skills of Defensive Driving Episode 4

Conditions under which head on collisions occur and explanations on how to avoid them.

A bronze Holden Kingswood, green and white Falcons, a white Fairlane and other vintage cars on a busy street.

Cross Roads Crash: Skills Of Defensive Driving Episode 5

We learn of the dangers in four way cross intersection accidents and how to avoid them. This is the fifth episode of the driver training film series Skills of Defensive Driving.

Three cars - a Cortina, a Holden Kingswood and a Morris Mini-Minor have been involved in a car accident on a long, straight stretch of road. One has skidded off the road.

Overtaking and Being Overtaken: Skills of Defensive Driving Episode 6

One of the most dangerous manoeuvres on the road is overtaking.

A vintage FJ Holden car is rolling off the road towards the bush below in a car accident.

The Mystery Single Vehicle Crash: Skills Of Defensive Driving Episode 7

Tiredness, alcohol, distraction or mechanical failure can be the cause of the single vehicle crash, but the real cause can be a mystery.

We see a man in a red shirt from the point of view of a car driver who has almost run into him. He is scolding the driver.

Sharing Roads Safely: Skills Of Defensive Driving Episode 8

'The victims of motor car accidents are very often pedestrians. Sometimes they can be unpredictable but often they are innocent victims'.

Freeway Driving: Skills Of Defensive Driving Episode 9

'Freeways are designed for fast and safe motoring.

Noah Taylor in an early screen role in an educational video. He is on a television screen which is being watched by his friend.

Out Of Control

This dramatised film features Noah Taylor in one of his first screen roles.

Cricketer Keith Miller in his cricket whites.

The Eyes Have It

This advertisement for road safety begins with a cricket match.

The All Rounder

A film comparing the need to be an all-round safe driver with Richie Benaud's skills as an all-round cricketer.

A man in a black western outfit, complete with hat is talking to another man who's drinking at a bar.

Suicide Trail

Shot with a big cowboy nod to the Western genre, this road safety film shows the danger of speeding on an unknown country road at night.

A model of a blue car set against a red background.

Understanding The Car: How To Drive Episode 1

Learn how a car works in episode 1 of a 14 part series about road safety.

A close up of the rear of a red XT Falcon including tail lights and chrome bumper bar.

Inspecting The Car: How To Drive Episode 2

It's important to check your car's road worthiness prior to driving and this film goes into detail about what to check. The car featured is a vintage XT Falcon.

We see the white steering wheel and the speedometer of a vintage car.

Starting Up, Moving Off and Stopping: How To Drive Episode 3

'In this film we're going to drive.

A still of a man with his hands on the steering wheel of a car with the manual gear stick mounted on the steering wheel column. Super imposed over the image is a diagram of the different positions of the stick shift for 2nd, reverse, neutral, top and 1st.

Steering, Gear Changing and Braking: How To Drive Episode 4

Learn how to correctly steer the car as well as the correct methods of gear changing and braking. The car featured is a vintage XT Falcon with manual transmission with a gear shift on the steering

A man in a shirt and tie is reverse parking a vintage car. He is looking behind him to check what's there.

Moving Off On Hills, Reversing And Parking: How To Drive Episode 5

Once you have a sound knowledge of driving fundamentals: checking, starting, stopping, steering, gear changing and braking, with practice these things become almost automatic.

A red vintage XT Falcon seen from the front with the chrome front bumper featuring prominantly.

Road Observation: How To Drive Episode 6

Shows what to look for in driving, the effects of speed on vision and typical signs and hazards. The car featured is a vintage XT Falcon.

Point of view of a man driving a vintage XT Falcon on a straight stretch of road. We see his hands on the steering wheel.

Driving To A System: How To Drive Episode 7

The importance of having an order of procedures to address particular driving situations. This episode demonstrates systematic control of the car for safe handling in traffic.