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Putting the clocks back: the problems it causes with driving

The clocks go back again next weekend and the change in daylight hours and disruption to sleep brings problems for drivers. If you are learning to drive then you should take extra care on the roads as not only will…

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Driving with diabetes in the UK

Diabetes is a condition which affects blood sugar levels. In turn, this can reduce your ability to drive well due to changes in your coordination, concentration, alertness and vision. Having diabetes doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to give up…

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Using visualisation to help you pass your driving test

Visualisation is the process of running through a scene in your mind before you do something – like a mental rehearsal. By visualising (or imagining yourself doing something) you activate the same parts of your brain as you would use…

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Technologies to make driving safer

In the lead up to fully self-driving cars, the car makers are including more and more technology that helps prevent accidents. This article demonstrates a few of them: Handling improvements The two biggest improvements in handling are to do with…

Tagged with: ABS, electronic stability control, parking, reversing camera
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Update: Vauxhall recall affects car practical driving test

We previously reported that Vauxhall Corsa and ADAM models built from May 2014 had a steering rack fault which meant they were ineligible to be used for a practical driving test unless fixed by an authorised dealer or representative. It’s…

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Using affirmations to help with your driving test

In this first article in a series we’re going to look at different methods of helping you pass your driving test, the first of which is affirmations. Affirmations are commonly used by elite sportspeople and business leaders, but also by…

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Vehicle technology: surround cameras, seat cooling, multi-zone climate control and more

Car companies are engaged in a war of incremental technological increases; it’s one where a Ford can eclipse a Lexus quite easily. The technology below is becoming more mainstream on cars and, while you might not be able to afford…

Tagged with: air conditioning, apps, reversing camera
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