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What Happens If a Self-Driving Car Crashes? Your Rights Under UK Law Explained

As self-driving vehicles move from science fiction to reality, the UK took proactive steps to protect the public through the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018. This legislation clarifies who’s responsible when autonomous vehicles are involved in accidents, ensuring victims

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A guide to lorry types and weights

Introduction to Vehicle Weight Classifications The regulation of commercial vehicles in the United Kingdom operates on a carefully structured weight classification system. Starting from light commercial vehicles at 3.5 tonnes, the system extends through various categories up to specialised transport

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What’s the difference between a street and a road?

In the UK, while the terms “street” and “road” are often used interchangeably, there are some general historical and practical distinctions: However, these distinctions have become quite blurred over time, and many modern developments use both terms without strictly following

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Understanding Taximeters: Technology and Application in theTaxi Industry

In the bustling world of taxi services, taximeters play a crucial role in providing a seamless experience for both drivers and passengers. These devices, often unseen but always present, ensure that taxi rides are fair, transparent, and technologically advanced. Today,

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Can mindfulness and meditation help you drive?

You’re stuck in a massive queue on the M25, you’ve run out of Polo mints, and that lorry behind you is getting a bit too cosy with your bumper. You can probably relate, but what if we told you there’s

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How does an automated manual transmission work?

As we saw in this article outlining the difference between AMTs and non-synchro gearboxes, an automated manual transmission uses electronics to change gears in a manual gearbox. The heart of an AMT is its Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The ECU

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How do the maintenance requirements differ on automated manual gearboxes vs non-synchro gearboxes?

Gearbox maintenance means your lorry will be off the road, so when picking whether you want an automated manual gearbox or a non-synchro gearbox, downtime is a factor. But there are other factors, too (some of which we’ve covered in

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