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Foods to eat and avoid before your driving test

You want to be feeling in tip-top shape before and during your practical driving test. Different foods and drinks can affect your body in different ways, sometimes with serious negative consequences. Whether you are taking your test, or you are…

Edinburgh imposing 20mph speed limits by 2017; air pollution may worsen

Most of Edinburgh’s city streets could see a 20mph speed limit implemented as early as 2017 if councillors on the Transport Committee in Edinburgh get their way. They are backing a consultation, but have been very quiet on the potential…

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Motorway limit to be reduced to 60mph

The government has proposed dropping the speed limit from 70mph to 60mph on a 32-mile section of the M1 running through South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, and is considering it for other sections of motorway around the country. European Union restrictions…

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Changes to motorcycle, lorry and bus driving test rules in 2014

Later in 2014 there will be some changes made to some driving test rules for motorcyclists, and drivers of lorries, buses and coaches. The following changes were originally due to start in January but DSA will now introduce them before…

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…

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