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

Will self-driving vehicles completely eliminate road fatalities?

Humans are the weakest link when it comes to driving. The majority of crashes are due to human error such as inattention and misjudgment; very few crashes are caused by mechanical failure. Self-driving vehicles, then, could be the panacea that…

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Top 3 best body armour options for dirt bike riding

If you like taking your motorbike off-road as well as on the road, you’ll understand that the right protective gear is essential. As much as your head is important when it comes to any activity on a motorbike (which is…

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Are your auto parts nearing expiry? When should you replace them?

Everything in this world comes with an expiry date -food, medicine, electronics, machines, and even cars. While we are quick to understand and throw away everything that has crossed its shelf life, when it comes to detecting and replacing our…

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Do you have to check your blind spots while driving?

A blind spot is anywhere you can’t see in your mirrors; you would have to turn your head to see into it. Some drivers will maintain that if you check your mirrors regularly and have good awareness of what’s happening…

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What tools should you keep in your car or lorry?

If you have a mechanical issue with your car or lorry, a few tools can mean the difference between being stranded for hours or being able to get going again with a few minutes of effort. You don’t need a…

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Lorry braking distances

Despite having many more tyres in contact with the road, the additional weight of an HGV means that stopping distances (including reaction time) can be 50% further than a car in similar conditions. On a dry road, a car will…

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What’s a heavy vehicle ratchet tie-down strap?

Ratchet straps are the go-to solution for securing a wide variety of loads on lorries and heavy trailers. They’re easy to use, flexible, strong and demonstrably better than rope. Ratchet straps have, for the most part, replaced rope as a…

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