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

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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Posted in Advice, International Road Signs

Animal road signs from the UK

Check out these road signs from the UK. While other countries such as the USA, New Zealand and Australia have animal road signs in yellow and black, the majority of our signs are a red triangle with a white centre…

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Posted in Car, Heavy Vehicle, Highway Code, Motorbike, Passenger Vehicle, UK Road Signs

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…

Edinburgh imposing 20mph speed limits by 2017; air pollution may worsen

Most of Edinburgh’s city streets could see a 20mph speed limit implemented as early as 2017 if councillors on the Transport Committee in Edinburgh get their way. They are backing a consultation, but have been very quiet on the potential…

Tagged with: 20mph, autonomous car, Edinburgh, fuel economy, IAM, safety, self-driving car, speed limit
Posted in Car, Heavy Vehicle, Motorbike, News

Motorway limit to be reduced to 60mph

The government has proposed dropping the speed limit from 70mph to 60mph on a 32-mile section of the M1 running through South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, and is considering it for other sections of motorway around the country. European Union restrictions…

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

Changes to motorcycle, lorry and bus driving test rules in 2014

Later in 2014 there will be some changes made to some driving test rules for motorcyclists, and drivers of lorries, buses and coaches. The following changes were originally due to start in January but DSA will now introduce them before…