To reduce exhaust emissions, newer diesel vehicles come with a DPD (diesel particulate diffuser), which is also called a DPF (diesel particulate filter). They trap and burn off particulate matter (soot) from the exhaust gases. It’s part of the exhaust…
The rule is to keep left unless overtaking, but how does this work for cyclists who come across slow moving vehicle traffic during rush hour? Cyclists can pass slower-moving traffic or stationary traffic on their right or left, but should…
Your car will eventually reach its use-by date and will become uneconomical to repair. While some people leave old rotting cars on their property until they are a rusted hulk, it’s actually a better option to get what you can…
Traffic approaching a junction must give way to people already crossing or waiting to cross. This applies regardless of whether there is a marked crossing. Of course, pedestrians should not simply step out in front of moving vehicles – there…
When opening the driver’s side door of your car or truck, there’s a blind spot created by the pillars. You can look over your shoulder, but it’s easy to miss a small road user like a cyclist or motorcyclist if…
If you’re in the market for a vehicle tracker, there are several things you need to keep in mind. Not all trackers are created equal, and some offer more features than others. Insurance-approved One of the primary things to look…
When an electric vehicle charging point is on private property, follow the rules stated by the company, plus use good charging etiquette. If the charging point is on public land, then you must not do anything that endangers other road…