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How not to carry a mattress on your car

At some point in your life you’ll need to move house and usually the most cumbersome item is the mattress. I was reminded of this today when I heard Jerry Seinfeld’s little comedy skit about guys being superheroes and being…

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Getting a heavy vehicle driving licence in the UK

You have to apply for the correct provisional entitlements if you want to become a lorry or coach driver. If you wish to drive a lorry or a coach as a profession you’ll have to complete the Driver Certificate of…

How to die right after you get your full licence

Well done, you’ve got your full licence and your freedom. What are the mistakes you are likely to make which will cause accidents? Distractions When I got my licence I wanted to drive my mates to parties. I grew up…

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Tips to help you stay under the speed limit

Speed limit enforcement is a major focus by police and traffic agencies globally. There are a number of reasons for this: faster speeds mean you are less likely to survive an accident and (in general) more likely to have one,…

What is a skid?

If we take a look at the Highway Code rule 119 we get the definition of a skid: Rule 119 Skidding is usually caused by the driver braking, accelerating or steering too harshly or driving too fast for the road…

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How to get a driving licence in the UK

Whether you want to drive a car or ride a motorbike there are two stages you need to go through for your licence: Provisional Licence Full Licence 1. Getting a Provisional Licence Before getting a licence, it is essential to…

Driving in the UK on a foreign licence

To drive in the UK you must be at least 17 years old, and hold a valid driving licence of a category suitable to the vehicle you want to drive. Driving licences from other countries can be used in the…

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