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Driving in hot weather

The Highway Code has limited advice regarding driving in hot weather: Rule 237 Keep your vehicle well ventilated to avoid drowsiness. Be aware that the road surface may become soft or if it rains after a dry spell it may…

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Taking care of your tyres

Your tyres are a mixture of rubber and steel that keep your car or motorbike from sliding off the road. On a car, they control 1500kg of metal on four contact patches, each about as big as your hand; on…

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Different types of speed limit signs in the UK

There are nine different types of speed limit signs you’ll see on the UK’s roads, excluding historic and special signs. Some of them are prescriptive (i.e. must be obeyed), while some are suggested speeds. This gantry sits over a dual…

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Moving off – how to pull away from the kerb safely

Moving away from the kerb is a time where there is risk of you missing smaller vehicles, such as motorbikes and cyclists, in your blind spot. It’s important that you look in your rear-view mirror, your side mirror, and over…

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Rules and guidelines for towing

Rule 98 of the Highway Code addresses towing. In order to tow a trailer or caravan you will need a tow ball (also called a tow bar, tow hitch or trailer hitch). For cars, these are predominantly of two types: a…

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Reversing your vehicle – guidelines

Rule 202 in the Highway Code covers reversing. While it has good general knowledge, it doesn’t account for changes in technology, and some scenarios which could make it difficult for you to see an obstruction. It says: Look carefully before…

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General rules in the Highway Code

The Highway Code has some general driving advice in Rule 160. Once your vehicle is moving you should keep to the left, unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise. The exceptions are when you want to overtake, turn right or…

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