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

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…

Why do we need road works?

What causes tarmac to crack? Roads degrade in a number of different ways and therefore roadworks are a necessary part of maintaining our roads. Edge cracks These are lateral lines along the edge of the road, like the tarmac is…

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Posted in Car, Heavy Vehicle, Highway Code, Motorbike, Passenger Vehicle

Animal road signs from Australia and New Zealand

While you’ll see a lot of road kill on the UK’s roads, like badgers, stoats and the occasional deer, drivers in other countries have to contend with different wildlife, some of it as big as a car. Check out these…

Tagged with: Africa, America, Australia, New Zealand, road signs
Posted in Highway Code, International Road Signs

Uncommon road signs giving orders in the UK

Below are the uncommon road signs giving orders. They are not included in the Highway Code test, however, you will see them frequently on the road. No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown. The reason is explained: it’s a…

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

Common road signs giving orders in the UK

Signs giving orders with red circles are mostly prohibitive (i.e. they tell you what you can’t do). Often there are plates below the signs to convey a further message, such as whether it only applies between a certain time. Check…

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

Common road information signs in the UK

Information signs are rectangular shaped road signs which usually have a blue background with white or white and red graphics. They advise road users about upcoming lane restrictions, junctions, merging road lanes, and special zones. When you drive in the…

Twitter updates for driving test disruptions in Scotland

Wherever you are in Scotland you can now tune in to Twitter to find out if there’s a disruption at your local driving test centre due to snow, ice or other bad weather. When driving test slots are cancelled, DSA’s…

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Posted in Driving Instructors, News