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Emergency vehicle paint markings and livery

Emergency vehicles in the UK use two main patterns to distinguish them from commercial and private vehicles: Battenburg markings and Sillitoe Tartan. Battenburg markings are named after the Battenberg cake (note the difference in spelling, though). They are alternating large…

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How does motorbike stability control work?

While stability control has been mandated in all new cars in Europe since 2014, motorcyclists have had to wait, despite being far less stable than cars. Many motorbike models still don’t even have antilock brakes, let alone other technology that…

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Emerging from junctions: choosing the right gap

Emerging is a skill which requires a lot of practice to be able to consistently judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles. Gap selection is important: it shouldn’t cause other drivers to brake, swerve or hit you. The system…

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Types of lorries and their loads

A lorry is either rigid, rigid in combination (a rigid truck that also has a trailer), or articulated. This list explains the types of vehicles and the loads that they carry. Boat haulage: while a small boat can be transported by…

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How to get a job as a lorry driver (HGV driver)

There is a huge shortage of lorry drivers, so there are plenty of opportunities to get into driving a lorry for a living. To get a job you will need a large goods vehicle licence. First you’ll need to apply…

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Increase your memory and intelligence before you take your theory test

To give yourself the best chance of passing the theory test first time you can work on your crystallised intelligence (stuff you know) and your fluid intelligence (stuff you figure out). It’s best to have everything in crystallised intelligence, but…

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Leading causes of distraction-based crashes for teens

The more experience you have at driving, the less likely you become to have an accident, and therefore teens are most at risk of accidents simply due to not having had as much time behind the wheel. The above study…

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