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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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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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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…

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…

Common warning signs in the UK

One of the things that you will often encounter when driving are road warning signs. There are plenty of road warning signs here in the UK and being able to recognize them will greatly help you become a safer and…

Uncommon road warning signs in the UK

One of the things that you will often encounter when driving are road warning signs and here in the UK you might find some of them to be eccentric. Below are some of the uncommon warning signs which are not included…