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What is a water tanker lorry?

Water lorries, water trucks, water tanker trucks or tank trucks can be articulated or rigid tankers of small, medium or large size which are used for carrying water for: Agricultural use, e.g. irrigation Drinking, e.g. emergency water supplies or rural

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Overtaking rules: when are you allowed to pass another vehicle?

Everyone needs to overtake someone at some point when driving, but picking a safe time and place to overtake is the key to minimising the risk. Can you see far enough ahead? These scenarios can restrict your view and you

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How do you check a fridge trailer to buy or rent?

If you’re looking to ship chilled or frozen goods by road, you’ll need either a chiller truck or a chiller trailer, sometimes called a reefer. Because fridge trailers are exposed to a lot of condensation and other moisture, checking them

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Top effective tips to become a great and skillful driver

The driving seat behind your steering comes with the responsibility of protecting yourself and others on the road. On average, it takes at least 45 hours for an individual to learn the basic skills of driving. The cars of today

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How do you know if your wheel nuts are coming loose?

Every year, many people are injured and some are killed in ‘wheel-off’ accidents. This is where the vehicle’s wheel comes off while the vehicle is moving. It’s a 70kg rolling missile which can cause serious damage if it runs into

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30 most common reasons you will fail your driving test

Pass rates are hovering around the 40-50% mark, so what is it that is causing more than 50% of people to fail their driving test? Failing to look or judge speed is a factor in 35-40% of reported failures. Around

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Is it safer to reverse into a car parking space?

Some people dread reversing into a parking space, but as cars become more capable with sensors, cameras and even automated parking, getting it right the first time and avoiding damage becomes easier. Parallel parking To parallel park, for example, parking

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