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40% of drivers don’t concentrate says IAM

A new report by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) reveals that 4 in 10 drivers admit they don’t focus at all times when behind the wheel. The other 6 in 10 are lying because it’s impossible to concentrate at…

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Britain’s 13 most complicated and beautiful road junctions

They may be challenging to drive on (and punishing if you choose the wrong exit), but some of our junctions are beautifully symmetrical works of art from the air. Think of these images, and the effort that went into creating…

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Animal road signs from Africa

Check out these road signs from Africa. This is the fourth in our series of international animal road signs. They may have animals that you’ve never seen before, so it’s best to admire them at a distance (and alive) rather than…

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Animal road signs from Latin America

Following on in our animal road signs series, check out these road signs from Latin America. They may have animals that you’ve never seen before, so it’s best to admire them at a distance (and alive) rather than dead and…

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Animal road signs from North America

Check out these road signs from North America and Canada. If you end up driving over there you will be driving on the right rather than the left. North America still has large animals that have been eradicated from the…

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Foods to eat and avoid before your driving test

You want to be feeling in tip-top shape before and during your practical driving test. Different foods and drinks can affect your body in different ways, sometimes with serious negative consequences. Whether you are taking your test, or you are…

Vehicle platooning: will it solve our traffic woes?

The UK Department for Transport has commissioned research to understand how vehicle platooning might benefit UK businesses, road safety, the environment and the transport network. So, what is vehicle platooning? A vehicle platoon is a number of vehicles travelling in…