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Learner drivers to be allowed to drive on motorways

Learner drivers can take a driving lesson on our motorways from 2018, however, they must be supervised by an approved driving instructor (ADI) in a car with dual controls. The motorway lessons will not be compulsory and it is up…

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How crashes are recorded and analysed

Crashes have to be recorded by police to help determine who was at fault, and so that authorities can analyse causes and decide on solutions. Various forms are used to code the crashes. Every country has different methods, some involving…

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How to drive responsibly and save yourself money

Today’s new drivers know something their parents and grandparents seem to willfully ignore: burning fuel is bad! Alongside dealing irreparable damage to the planet, burning fossil fuels can result in acid rain and poisoned air – and perhaps most noticeably,…

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How to tow a horse float

Compared to towing a trailer with goods in, towing a horse float is more difficult. Horses are unstable, top-heavy, and you need to consider them when you drive to ensure that you don’t injure them. When the horse moves, you…

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How long can you drive in the UK on a foreign licence?

Visitors Visitors that passed their driving test in Northern Ireland, the European Union or European Economic Area can drive any type of vehicle listed on their full, valid, current licence. E.g. if the licence is only for cars, then a…

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How often should you replace wiper blades- a data-centric guide

With time, whether you use them or not, wiper blades will crack and split because of the sun, rain, snow, and ice. This reduces visibility when you use them in bad weather. Auto mechanics recommend periodically changing the wiper blades…

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What are fleet or company vehicles?

A vehicle fleet is every type of vehicle that a company uses for its operations. It includes any cars, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks, motorbikes, lorries, buses, coaches, forklift trucks, loaders, bulldozers, farm and agricultural vehicles, trailers, towable generators, aircraft, boats…

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