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What is a hubodometer?

A hubodometer is a device mounted on a vehicle’s axle which gives a readout of the distance it has travelled. How are hubodometers used? Hubodometers give a reliable recording of either miles or kilometers and are used on heavy vehicles…

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How much damage does driving cause to the environment?

There is no doubt that driving has negative effects on the environment. Some are obvious and some not so obvious. While it’s difficult for many people to get rid of their cars due to reasons such as lack of public…

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Should learner drivers be taught how to spot potholes?

More traffic means more wear and tear on our roads. We have so many potholes that it would cost £9.3bn and take 14 years to completely repair our roads. Local councils already fill in around two million potholes every year.…

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Vehophobia: the fear of driving and how to get over it

Vehophobia is the fear of driving. All fears of driving are learned fears; we aren’t born with a fear of driving. The fears develop as a result of experiences in or around vehicles, or they become part of related fear,…

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What safety precautions should business owners put in place for visiting lorry drivers?

If you have lorries visiting your warehouse or yard to make deliveries or pick up goods you run the risk of accidents between people and machinery. You must have a set of health and safety guidelines and you must implement…

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Using remote GPS immobilisation for company vehicles: guidelines

It’s useful to be able to immobilise a company vehicle (or your own vehicle) if it’s been stolen as it can prevent the total loss of the vehicle, e.g. if it’s taken overseas or stripped for parts, and it may…

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Pass your driving test by avoiding these mistakes

Driving tests can be nerve-wracking as there are plenty of ways in which the testing officer can fail you. Some errors are minor and will have no impact unless you repeatedly do them (you can accumulate up to 15 minors…

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