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How can you take an easier theory test?

Abridged theory test Rather than take the 50-question theory test, you can take a 35-question theory test if you have received a Safe Road User award in the last three years. The pass mark is much easier – just 30…

Rules for overtaking cyclists

Cyclists are vulnerable road users. They have less protection, travel slower than other traffic (in relation to posted maximum speeds) and are more susceptible to be affected by wind and poor road surfaces. With around 3500 cyclists killed or seriously…

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Why is there a shortage of truck drivers?

There are opportunities as a lorry driver because there is a driver shortage. If you’re happy to put the work in, you can make money and you have a career path, but you need to know what you’re getting yourself…

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Can you drive with dementia?

You can drive with dementia – in fact, around one-in-three people with dementia still drive. However, the important thing is whether you can still drive safely. Dementia is not one illness. It’s a set of symptoms that gradually affects mental…

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What is the real cost of a road accident?

It’s easy to see the physical result of bent metal in a road accident – we are aware of the insurance costs to repair the vehicles – but there is a broader social cost which is often hidden. This is…

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What to do if your brakes fail while driving

While it’s unlikely that you will experience complete brake failure, some motorists will experience a reduction in braking power at specific times, depending on what type of driving they do. There are three things that cause this: Brake fade Driving…

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Different types of forklift truck

Forklift trucks are used to move heavy items, usually on pallets. They range from simple pump trucks used in warehouses through to giant forklifts used in ports and for specialist applications. Hand pallet trucks (pump trucks) The operator ‘pumps’ the…

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