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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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Are automated manual transmissions better than non-synchro transmissions for HGVs?

Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) and non-synchronized (non-synchro) gearboxes are two transmission types used in HGVs. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and you’ll enter many an argument professing your preference (or even ‘love’) for a specific one. Automated-Manual Transmissions Pros:…

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Tips for driving in Iceland during winter

Driving in Iceland during winter can be an awe-inspiring experience, but also a challenging one. Roads covered in snow and ice, combined with rapidly changing weather conditions, require extra precautions. While exploring the snowy landscapes of this beautiful country is…

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So you want to be a driving instructor (ADI)?

Thinking about becoming a driving instructor in the UK? Brilliant choice! It’s a fantastic career if you love driving and have a knack for teaching, there’s a bit of a process to get there. Don’t worry, though. we’ll walk you…

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What type of brakes do lorries have?

Lorries are equipped with various types of brakes to ensure safe operation, especially given the heavy loads they carry. Service brakes Service brakes are the brakes that are activated when the driver pushes the brake pedal. For small trucks, they…

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