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What is a defensive driving course?

A defensive driving course is a theory and/or practical course that teaches drivers how to detect and react to risks much more quickly than a driver who has had no additional training. They range in scope from to teaching new

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Emergency vehicle paint markings and livery

Emergency vehicles in the UK use two main patterns to distinguish them from commercial and private vehicles: Battenburg markings and Sillitoe Tartan. Battenburg markings are named after the Battenberg cake (note the difference in spelling, though). They are alternating large

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How to report traffic crime

If you witness a traffic crime, accident or incident while driving there are two numbers you can call: 999 if it’s an emergency, or 101 if it’s not an emergency. Sometimes you will have to use your judgement. The following is

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How to become a police driver or a Highways England Traffic Officer

These two roles will see you managing traffic flows, but they are quite different. Highways England Traffic Officers Traffic Officers have the power to stop and direct traffic, close lanes and carriageways and manage traffic. The public must obey a

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