Darren has owned several companies in the automotive, advertising and education industries. He has run driving theory educational websites since 2010.

Update to Highway Code for drug driving laws

The new laws around drug driving with specific limits for a range of medicines and illegal drugs mean that an update to the Highway Code was required. DVSA has issued a revision to rule 96. New rule 96 wording You…

Tagged with: drugs, medication
Posted in Highway Code

Choosing a petrol vs diesel car

If you are choosing a new car (or even your first car) should you choose petrol or diesel? While petrol is cheaper to buy, diesel cars tend to be more economical. Petrol cars tend to be cheaper whereas diesel cars…

Tagged with: fuel economy
Posted in Advice, Car

How much practise should you do for your driving test?

The two main components of the driving test are the theory and practical. They require different skills and most drivers usually show more ability in one than the other. It is virtually impossible to pass without practising, but how much…

Tagged with: driving test tips
Posted in Advice, Car, Heavy Vehicle, Motorbike, Passenger Vehicle

How to adjust your wing mirrors for best visibility

Many people drive around with their wing mirrors set incorrectly. The function of wing mirrors is to minimise your blind spots, allowing you to see other road users approaching from behind you. However, they don’t completely eliminate your blind spot…

Tagged with: mirrors
Posted in Advice, Car

11 tips for improving your fuel economy

When you are learning to drive a car or ride a bike, the fuel used in practising can really add up (check out our calculator here). If you are driving a heavy vehicle or passenger vehicle and want to make…

Tagged with: fuel economy
Posted in Advice, Car, Heavy Vehicle, Motorbike, Passenger Vehicle

France introduces new laws you need to know if driving there

In response to road deaths increasing 3.7% to 3388 people in 2014, French authorities (who are committed to a target of no more than 2000 deaths per year) have introduced 26 new measures, most of which are effective immediately. If…

Tagged with: alcohol, speed cameras
Posted in Car, Heavy Vehicle, Motorbike, News, Passenger Vehicle

Dangers of driving while dehydrated

Dehydration leading to impaired driving can happen to the following types of drivers: Drivers caught in traffic jams or snow storms that haven’t got liquids on board Commercial heavy vehicle drivers who don’t want to stop unnecessarily because of schedules…

Tagged with: dangerous driving
Posted in Advice, Car, Driving Instructors, Heavy Vehicle, Motorbike, Passenger Vehicle