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

Stop unfashionably short trousers

These aren’t hipster-style drainpipes, and we definitely should stop unfashionably short trousers! This sign looks like it’s preventing a fashion crime, but it’s actually for a pedestrian crossing with a compulsory stop. The stop is for the junction just after the crossing. Of…

When can you use hazard warning lights?

Our hazard warnings lights are our indicators flashing in unison. They are used to warn other drivers. They are usually activated by pushing a button with a red triangle on that will be located most frequently in the middle of…

Tagged with: hazard warning lights, towing
Posted in Advice, Car, Heavy Vehicle, Highway Code, Motorbike, Passenger Vehicle

How to choose the right motorbike helmet

One of the more fun and exciting way to hit the road is with a motorbike, but riding one of these two-wheel machines also means wearing the proper protection to minimise the chances of severe injuries. Selecting the most important…

Tagged with: helmet
Posted in Advice, Motorbike

High Gravity Area

Of course, it’s not a high gravity area seeing as gravity is constant. Or is it? This sign is a no u-turn sign. Kudos if you can tell which country it’s from (it’s not the UK, although we have a similar…

Tagged with: fake sign, road signs
Posted in Highway Code

Why skids are becoming less common

A skid is a loss of control of your vehicle. The forces acting on the wheels and tyres overcome the grip available from the road and they will either lock or travel laterally (sideways). Different road surfaces have difference coefficients…

Tagged with: ABS, BA, EBD, ESC, skidding
Posted in Advice, Car, Heavy Vehicle, Highway Code, Motorbike

Institute of Advanced Motorists calls for improvements in motorcycle clothing labelling

Helmets are easy to judge with the SHARP rating, but clothing has no such rating and a survey of 700 motorcyclists has indicated that they find it difficult and time-consuming to evaluate which clothing will provide the most protection in…

Tagged with: helmet, IAM, protective clothing, SHARP
Posted in Advice, Motorbike, News

Road sign consultation: only three weeks remain

The Department for Transport is considering reducing the number of road signs in order to simplify and de-clutter the driving experience. Many towns in Europe have experimented with reducing or virtually eliminating road signs and they have seen a decrease in…

Tagged with: consultation, DfT, road signs
Posted in Car, Heavy Vehicle, Motorbike, News, Passenger Vehicle