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Why is car insurance expensive?

Car insurance is compulsory for all drivers but a number of things are causing it to get increasingly more expensive – it’s a cost that sometimes prices certain drivers out of the market, either forcing them onto public transport or…

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Are you allowed to drive wearing headphones?

There’s nothing in the law that says you are not allowed to wear headphones while driving in the UK, but if you drive on the continent there are countries, like France, which do not permit you to drive with headphones.…

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How far must you be able to see ahead when driving?

There are two factors to consider for how far you must be able to see ahead when you are driving: Your eyesight Your speed in relation to the road you can see ahead Eyesight requirements Your eyesight varies at certain…

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What is a defensive driving course?

A defensive driving course is a theory and/or practical course that teaches drivers how to detect and react to risks much more quickly than a driver who has had no additional training. They range in scope from to teaching new…

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What is a smart motorway?

A smart motorway is a number of systems that work together to keep traffic flowing as smoothly as possible. They can be controlled (or automatically respond) to incidents and increases in traffic volume that would usually cause bottlenecks and traffic…

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What hand position should you use when driving?

Reversing We used to refer to the position as the 10-to-2 position, but it’s really more towards a quarter-to-three. This is the hand position you should use when driving forwards. The heels of your hand should be opposite one another…

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Can meditation help you pass your driving test?

The practical test, theory test and hazard perception test can be stressful experiences for learner drivers; there’s something at stake and money has been spent to get there. The practical test has a huge number of situations that can unfold…

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