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What are penalty points or endorsements?

If you are convicted of a motoring offence, the courts can fine you and add points to, or ‘endorse’, your driving licence. These endorsements stay on your licence for a number of years (either four or 11 depending on the…

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How does ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) work?

ABS is a system which prevents the wheels from locking, or stopping, in order to avoid a skid while braking. It doesn’t stop the vehicle from sliding sideways but, assuming that it is stopping in roughly a straight line, will…

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Should you leave your car idling when you are stationary at traffic lights?

More and more cars are appearing with stop/start technology which automatically shuts off the engine if the car stops, then starts it again once the driver either presses the clutch or releases the brake (depending on whether it’s a manual…

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Has The VW Scandal Had An Effect On Car Sales?

It was discovered in September 2015 that VW had been doctoring their vehicles to mask dangerous levels of emission. Following the German manufacturing company’s admittance that they had been rigging pollution tests in the US, it became apparent that millions…

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How close should you stop to the vehicle in front?

Traffic ahead of you can stop temporarily for a number of reasons: a pedestrian crossing, a junction, an intersection, some traffic lights or simply because of peak hour congestion. You’ll see that some people will stop really close to the…

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What to look out for when buying a used car

Whether you plan to buy your next car car from a well established, reputable dealer or are arranging a meet-up with a private seller, there are a number of checks you should carry out before even thinking about price negotiations.…

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How to become a police driver or a Highways England Traffic Officer

These two roles will see you managing traffic flows, but they are quite different. Highways England Traffic Officers Traffic Officers have the power to stop and direct traffic, close lanes and carriageways and manage traffic. The public must obey a…

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