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Why do HGVs sometimes block both lanes?

Swept path Long HGVs have a wide turning circle. This is the amount of room they need to make a turn at a junction or roundabout. Swept path is the space between the tracking paths of the inside and outside

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You need to unload a lorry, but don’t have a forklift. What can you do?

The majority of freight that is carried on HGVs is unloaded using a forklift. It consists of palletised goods in packet, bags or boxes that can be easily stored in racking. Obviously there are other types of goods moved by

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How to choose a car when you’ve had twins or triplets

Congratulations on having either twins or triplets. This is bound to be a fantastic time in your life. However, it also comes with significant changes and a different set of challenges, one of which is finding a car that can

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How are speed limits set?

Speed limits are set using a mix of practicality, science and the public’s expectation of being able to travel with certain freedoms. A speed limit is not necessarily the safe speed on a road – there are plenty of narrow

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Can you drive your car after the clutch has failed?

The clutch is how the engine transmits its power through the gearbox and to the wheels. In its default state, it is engaged – it is connecting the gearbox to the motor. Pushing the clutch pedal (on a car or

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6 things you need to know about car maintenance

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about car maintenance until there’s a problem. And by then, it’s often too late. In this article, we will go over six things that you need to know about car maintenance.

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Traffic lights or a roundabout: which is the better option?

When you need to move vehicles through a junction there are four main options: Give way/stop signs Roundabout Traffic lights Roundabout plus traffic lights Advantages of give way/stop signs They don’t require anything other that road paint, a sign and

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