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What’s the Real Cost of Getting a Car Driver’s Licence?

Being able to drive a car will give you freedoms you don’t have with public transport. It can improve your job prospects, make it easier to for you to follow your hobbies, and to see places that are just difficult…

Tagged with: driver's licence, Pass Plus
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What drugs can you use before driving?

Back in April we reported that the government was looking at introducing defined limits for driving while under the influence of illegal drugs. But what drugs can you take and still drive safely? What effect do different illicit drugs have…

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Posted in Advice, Car, Heavy Vehicle, Motorbike, Passenger Vehicle

12 more vehicle functions you might not know

Safety Window lock The window lock prevents passengers from operating the electric windows. This can be useful if you have children in the back, or a dog that steps on the switch (dogs shouldn’t really be carried unrestrained). The switch…

Tagged with: children, cruise control, hazard warning lights, mirrors, parking
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12 important features in your car (some you probably don’t know)

Get the most out of your car by understanding these features. If you’re learning to drive in a modern car, or even if you’ve just bought a new car and haven’t read the instruction manual, look to see if you…

Tagged with: air conditioning, lights, steering, trip computer, wipers
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Learning to drive? Which gearbox should you choose?

Automatic vs manual is more than just an argument at the pub; it can affect your options and your career prospects in the future. If you learn to drive and pass your test in an automatic car you won’t be…

Tagged with: automatic, CVT, DSG, dual clutch, gearbox, manual
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Motorbike helmet standards in the UK (+crash test videos)

It’s illegal to wear a helmet that doesn’t meet safety standards. Occasionally you will hear of helmets being sold that don’t meet the critera, but they are swiftly removed. Retailers can be fined for supplying helmets that don’t meet standards.…

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Posted in Advice, Motorbike

What motorbikes can you ride as a learner?

In the UK our range of motorcycles is fairly restricted compared to other countries such as Australia or New Zealand. Over there they have a system whereby almost all bikes under 660cc with a power-to-weight ratio of 150kW per tonne…

Tagged with: A1, A2, CBT, Compulsory Basic Training, driver's licence, licence
Posted in Advice, Motorbike