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Curtainside lorry safety in high winds

A curtainside or tautliner lorry can easily be blown over by a strong gust of wind when it is empty or carrying a very light load. A wind gust over 60mph can put 20-30 tons of pressure on the side

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Ultimate guide to driving on mountain roads

Mountain roads can be steep and winding with challenging weather. The roads vary from well-formed multilane highways down to little more than tracks. If you’ve never driven in a mountainous region before, here’s the ultimate guide to driving in mountainous

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Wet weather motorcycle riding advice

Rainy weather provides more challenges for motorbike riders than car drivers. It changes the friction and feel of the road surface, and reduces visibility, so it’s important that you adjust your riding style and your awareness of potential hazards. Visibility

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Driving in difficult weather conditions

There are several situations where weather will make it difficult for you to drive. Winds High winds pose the biggest danger to motorcyclists, cyclists, drivers of high-sided empty heavy vehicles and drivers of vehicles towing caravans or high-sided trailers. It’s

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Driving in hot weather

The Highway Code has limited advice regarding driving in hot weather: Rule 237 Keep your vehicle well ventilated to avoid drowsiness. Be aware that the road surface may become soft or if it rains after a dry spell it may

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Sun dazzle (sun strike) accidents increased 12% in 2012

The Department for Transport’s Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: 2012 Annual Report shows that the sun accounted for around 2905 accidents in the year, up from 2592 in 2011, TRL reports. Of course, you can’t really infer anything from

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