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Should all drivers be able to read English?

England is a multicultural country and all that diversity is good for our economy. We have a thriving tourist industry, too, with over 37 million visitors in 2016. There’s a hidden problem, though: literacy in written English Up to one…

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How much does a vehicle accident really cost?

You’ve got insurance, right? So, you pay the excess, deal with losing your no-claims bonus and move on. But that’s not all that an accident or crash can cost you. Let’s look at the two scenarios where you are at…

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How to get learner driver insurance

Finding cost-effective learner driver insurance can be a challenge. Of course, you can’t drive uninsured. If you are using a driving school and an approved driving instructor (ADI) then insurance will be included as part of the lesson package in…

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How wide are roads?

The UK’s road network has been developed over a couple of thousand years. The Romans were good at building them and the trunk roads were around 5-8m wide, but do we use standard widths nowadays? Existing roads When dealing with…

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What are the rules for using L plates for a learner driver?

Learner drivers must use an L plate on the front and back of the car or van so that they can be seen easily. Drivers in Wales can use a D plate. Motorbike riders only need to have the L…

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What factors contribute to a crash?

Crashes are coded by police using a set of parameters that cover almost every eventuality. There are also contributing factors which are recorded in order of importance. Road environment contributed Slippery road due to weather – roads can be especially…

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How are containers attached to lorries?

Lorries can carry shipping containers on trailers by attaching them using ISO container twistlocks. These are standard-sized fixings used throughout the world. The container locks mean that the containers don’t need to be chained or strapped to the trailer and…

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