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

Calculating fuel economy and usage

Manufacturers quote a figure that indicates how fuel-efficient their cars are. Usually this is expressed in miles per gallon, but on some Japanese imports you might see litres per 100km or kilometres per litre. The figures are given as three…

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Posted in Advice, Car

Child car seat regulations and advice

If you carry a child under 12 years old or under 135cm tall you must use either an approved child seat or child booster cushion/seat when travelling in the front or rear of any car, taxi, private hire vehicle, van…

Tagged with: car safety, children
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Important mechanical and safety checks for your motorbike

Owning a motorbike means you will need to perform regular safety and mechanical checks to keep it roadworthy. They will help you minimise your risk of having a breakdown and will ensure that your bike’s performance is kept as good…

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Posted in Advice, Motorbike

Cheaper insurance for learner drivers with telematics

It’s extremely expensive for a young driver to insure a car in the UK because young drivers are far more likely to have an accident than experienced drivers. The price can make it impossible to own a car. As insurance…

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Using countersteering to turn your motorbike

Your motorbike handlebars turn left and right. To a person that doesn’t ride it seems obvious that to steer left you turn the bars to the left, and vice versa. However, this isn’t the case once you are moving above…

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Posted in Advice, Motorbike

Driving around horses

Animals are easily frightened by moving motor vehicles. If you’re approaching horses keep your speed down and watch to see if the rider has any difficulty keeping control. Always be ready to stop if necessary. You should never use your…

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Motorways: Overtaking

Rule 267 Do not overtake unless you are sure it is safe and legal to do so. Overtake only on the right. You should: check your mirrors take time to judge the speeds correctly make sure that the lane you…

Posted in Highway Code