Hook turns, wombat crossings, and school zones.

"There are so many little quirks about driving in Australia, even moving from state to state, people might not be familiar with," says Jack Carpenter, program coordinator at Fit to Drive Foundation.

The foundation runs workshops for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to improve their understanding of Australian road rules.

When Antoinette 'Tanya' Anastacio arrived in Melbourne from the Philippines two months ago, she only knew the basics.

"Cross when it's green, and stop when it's red," she said.

After attending a workshop, she feels better informed and has gained a deeper appreciation for how safe roads are.

"The fines are big for a reason, there are rules for a reason, it made me feel safer as a pedestrian a

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