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What is Brake Testing?

Brake testing is a term often used in motor racing, but it can be applied to driving on the road, too. It’s where the driver in front intentionally brakes early, or harder than usual in order to force a driver…

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Stamping out illegal driving instructors

ADIs, or Approved Driving Instructors, go through a rigorous training process to ensure that they are fit to teach driving, and that they know their topic thoroughly. If you want to see part of the process, you can check out…

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Five ways to get the most benefit out of driver CPC training

Driver CPC training was introduced as a compulsory part of every lorry and bus driver’s training schedule in 2014. So, if you’re a lorry or bus driver you will either choose your driver CPC training or the company you work…

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Is it worth the extra cost for premium unleaded petrol?

When you fill up your car you have the choice of standard unleaded or premium unleaded (sometimes called ‘super’). Some manufacturers recommend you use premium unleaded (usually for performance cars), but do you even need to use it? How much…

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Why are police sirens different?

Emergency services – police, fire and ambulance – use sirens to let other road users know they are coming. These road users could have music blaring, windows up, or a helmet on, etc. So, they need to be loud and…

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The beginner’s guide to car buying through private sales

The second hand car trade seems to generate more tales of woe and anger than many other businesses. One of the main reasons is that car buyers often don’t follow a few basic guidelines when buying their new vehicle. If…

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Keeping your wheels straight at junctions avoids this type of crash

When waiting at a junction to turn right across traffic, always leave your wheels facing forward. The video below shows why: the driver is waiting to turn and has his wheels turned in the direction of the road he wants…

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