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Driving with Epilepsy

If you have not experienced any symptoms of epilepsy before and then you have a seizure of any kind you must stop driving and notify DVSA using this form if you drive a car or ride a motorbike, or this

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Unusual road rules in Europe

If you’re heading off to Europe for a late summer holiday and you’ll be driving there you will find some rules that won’t be familiar to you if you’ve only driven here in the UK. If you don’t have a

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Official fuel economy figures: why are they so wrong?

Every car on the market comes with a fuel economy figure most commonly expressed in miles per gallon or, if you’re buying a grey import, sometimes litres per 100km. The tests have been around for over 30 years and no

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How to reduce the chance of a vehicle break-in

With the warmer weather you’re likely to be travelling places and leaving your car unattended in different locations. You’ll probably have things with you – road trip paraphernalia. If your car gets broken into, it’s often more expensive to claim

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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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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

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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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