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Avoid road accidents by anticipating other drivers’ movements

If we had telepathy and extra-sensory perception, driving might be safer, but there are ways in which you can anticipate what another driver is going to do. You just have to watch out for the signs. Look for indicators Indicators…

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Driving safely on motorways

Motorways have a high average travelling speed outside of obvious traffic jams and roadworks. The big advantage to safety on a motorway is that all traffic is travelling in the same direction. However, there are factors that make motorway driving…

Driverless cars coming to Milton Keynes in 2015

Google’s driverless Toyota Prius has clocked up half a million miles in the USA and finally we’re getting a trial in England. The autonomous 2-seater vehicles will travel around the city in a five-year trial, functioning a automated taxis. You’ll…

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Choosing the best car for a learner driver

What is the best car to learn to drive in? Car technology and safety improves every year, but the consequences of this are that young drivers can find it difficult to understand where the limits are. New drivers often feel…

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Relaxing for your driving test

How do you calm those nerves before your practical or theory test? Here are six ways which you can beat those anxious feelings and ace the test. It is your natural reaction First, it’s not abnormal or unusual for people…

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Drivers don’t want the clocks to go back

This weekend you’ll put the clocks back and the night will start an hour earlier. The bonus is that you will get an extra hour’s sleep (or an extra hour to party); the downside is that you will be more…

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Government introducing new measures to reduce the cost of driving

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today (23 October) that the government has announced a raft of measures to help reduce the cost of driving. If you don’t take into consideration the cost of purchasing a car, the UK is one…

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